Shared folders that are provided through IIS and the WebDAV protocol, and can be accessed by client computers through a web browser. The Web Folders feature in Windows XP enables you to share the web folders.
Web Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV)
HTTP protocol extensions that enable the collaborative use of files.
wide area network (WAN)
A digital network that is dispersed across large geographical distances.
Windows Catalog
A vendor list of all hardware deemed compatible with Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. The Windows Catalog is replacing the HCL for the latest Microsoft operating systems.
Windows Product Activation (WPA)
A requirement to activate Windows XP through contact with Microsoft after installation. Contact can be made via modem, Internet, or over the phone. Media included in Microsoft's bulk licensing do not incorporate WPA.
Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
A system used to map NetBIOS names to IP addresses.
Windows Installer
The service for Microsoft's standard method of packaging and installing Windows applications.
Windows Internet Name Service (WINS)
The flat file naming service that provides NetBIOS name and IP address resolution.
Windows Firewall
The personal firewall software incorporated in Windows XP Professional that filters incoming TCP/IP traffic. Windows Firewall replaced ICF in Service Pack 2.
Winnt.exe
The 16-bit setup executable that can be used from DOS to begin installing Windows XP Professional.
Winnt32.exe
The 32-bit setup executable that can be used from within a Windows 32-bit operating system to begin installing or upgrading to Windows XP Professional.
workgroup
A group of networked computers that share resources and data files. A workgroup is a much simplified version of a domain. Unlike domains, workgroups are not controlled from a central location and do not require users to authenticate to join.
Windows Firewall