Overview

Windows XP Pro is the most full-featured edition of XP, containing all the features of XP Home, as well as file encryption, support for use with Windows Server 2003, and Remote Desktop for accessing your computer away from the office.

Main Features

• The XP Pro operating system offers higher levels of stability and security than previous versions of Windows. Its designed for businesses of all sizes and home users that require the most from their computing experience. XP offers a more intuitive interface, improved plug-and-play support, and better power management features, especially useful for laptop users.
• Microsofts Service Pack 3 patch, included on the installation disc, offers improved security features. In addition to a one-way firewall, youll get the Windows Security Center, which continually monitors the state of your antivirus software, automatic update settings, and firewall. It also includes a pop-up blocker and automatic ActiveX prompting for Internet Explorer 6.
• If you want to install Windows XP on an Intel-based Apple� computer, you can use this software, or any 32-bit edition of Windows Vista or Windows XP (with SP2 or SP3 on the installation disc) by using Apples Boot Camp 2.1 technology. However, OEM editions, like this one, will not work with Parallels.
• Windows XP Pro with SP3 includes the System Restore feature, allowing you to roll back to a previous state if unwanted changes are made to your system. The Help and Support center includes a remote assistance option, and the operating system offers support for 802.1x wireless networks.
• The Encrypting File System, only in Windows XP Professional, provides an additional level of file protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. If your laptop gets stolen or lost, unauthorized users should not be able to read or view your confidential files.
• The Remote Desktop feature found only in Windows XP Professional allows you to remotely access your PC running Windows XP Professional, from another Windows-based PC, so you can work with all of your files and applications while away from your office or home PC.
• Recover Easily From Problems Caused by System or Application Changes. If something goes wrong with your computer, with Windows XP Professional you can easily remove and roll back any system or application changes without losing files and other valuable information.
• Join a Network or Domain. Windows XP Professional is designed to work with Windows Server networks and includes capabilities for both small office networks with up to 10 PCs and Windows Server based networks.

System Requirements

• Hard Disk
  1.5 GB. 
• Memory
  64 MB (128 MB for advanced features). 
• Processor 
  233 MHz (400 MHz for advanced features).
• Platform
  Intel® Pentium® or Celeron®; or AMD® K6®, Athlon®, or Duron®.