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Operating System Windows XP Technical Overview Microsoft Corporation Published: May 2001 Abstract This paper provides a technical overview of what’s new in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. It shows how new technologies and features make it easier to get work done, share information, manage your desktop, stay productive while traveling with a mobile computer, obtain help and support, and perform many other computing tasks. Because this paper is an overview, it does not address any area in detail but provides a broad look at the many new technologies and features in Windows XP. This is a preliminary document and may be changed substantially prior to final commercial release of the software described herein. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This white paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. © 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Active Directory, IntelliMirror, MSDN, MSN, Outlook,Win32, Win64, Windows, Windows Media, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Microsoft Corporation • One Microsoft Way • Redmond, WA 98052-6399 • USA ContentsContents 4 Introduction 7 Intelligent User Interface 8 Fast User Switching for Multiple Users of a Computer 8 New Visual Style 9 Redesigned Start Menu 9 Search Companion 10 My Documents 11 Webview 12 File grouping 13 User Interface Enhances Productivity 13
Windows Media Player 8 14 Windows Movie Maker 14 Digital Photo Support 15 Greater Application and Device Compatibility 16 Improving Device Installation 16 Supporting New Hardware Technologies 17 Native Support for DVDs and CDs 18 Application Compatibility 18 Application Compatibility Mode 19 COM and Shared DLL Isolation Support 19
WebDAV—Working with Data on the Internet 20 Encrypting the Offline Files Database 20 FAT32 on DVD-RAM 21 Printer Access With NetCrawler 21 Fax Sharing 22 Improved Networking and Communications 23 Universal Plug and Play 23 Internet Connection Sharing 23 Home Networking Wizard 23 Network Bridging 24
Getting Help with Remote Assistance 25 Searching for Help content 27 Accessing system information 27 Support URL for Software Deployment 27 Troubleshooting Tool 27 Improved Mobile Computing 29 Power Management 29 Usability Improvements for Mobile Users 29 Remote Desktop 30 Remote Desktop and Terminal Services 30 Remote Desktop Protocol 31 Remote Desktop Resource Redirection 31
Driver Rollback 33 System Restore 33 Automated System Recovery 34 Dynamic Update 34 AutoUpdate 34 Windows Update 34
Internet Connection Firewall 35 Controlled Network Access 35 Software Restriction Policies 35 Security Improvements for Servers on Ethernet or Wireless LANs 36 Single Login with Microsoft Passport 36 Credential Management 36 Encrypting File System 36 Secure Data Storage on the Internet 37
IntelliMirror 38 Group Policy 38 Resultant Set of Policy 38 Local Group Policy 38 Migrating files and settings 38 Account Management Enhancements 39 Regional Options Enhancements 39 64-Bit Support 40 Looking Forward: The Microsoft.NET Platform 41 Integrating Smart Devices 41 For More Information 42 IntroductionWindows XP is the next version of Microsoft Windows beyond Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium. Windows XP brings the convergence of Windows operating systems by integrating the strengths of Windows 2000—standards-based security, manageability and reliability with the best features of Windows 98 and Windows Me—Plug and Play, easy-to-use user interface, and innovative support services to create the best Windows yet. This paper provides a broad technical overview of what’s new in Windows XP. It shows how new technologies and features make it easier to get work done, share information, manage your desktop, stay productive while traveling with a mobile computer, obtain help and support, and perform many other computing tasks. Windows XP is built on an enhanced Windows 2000 code base, with different versions aimed at home users and business users: Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. Unless otherwise noted, this paper addresses technologies and features common to both versions of the operating system.
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