Transcript 2.2 Features in Win XP

DIT314 ~ Client Operating System
& Administration
CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS XP
PROFESSIONAL
Prepared By : Suraya Alias
2.1 Windows XP & Features
Is an Operating Systems
developed by Microsoft
for the use of general
purpose, home users
and business desktop,
notebook. “XP” aka
eXPerience.
Two types of Win XP
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Windows XP Home
Edition
Windows XP
Professional
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Features in Win XP
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Improved Device Support
System Restore
Support for Latest
Hardware Standard
User Interface
Remote Desktop
Power Management
Kernel Improvement
2.2 Features in Win XP
1) Improved Device Support
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Win XP provide new and improved drivers and
user interfaces for devices compared to previous
version
Keeps a copy of old driver, user can revert back if
encounter any problems
2) System Restore
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Enables users and Admin to restore a comp to
previous state without losing data
2.2 Features in Win XP
3) Support for Latest Hardware Standard
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Win XP support UDF (Universal Disk Format) for
DVD, USB and IEEE 1394 bus
4) User Interface
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Improved Interface
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Includes new visual themes, related programs are
grouped, hiding taskbar icons etc
Fast User Switching
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Allows a multi user activity, allows another user to log
in and use the system without having to log the
previous user and quit his application
2.2 Features in Win XP
Remote Assistance
 Allows Win XP users to
temporarily take over a
remote Windows XP
computer over a network or
in the internet to resolve
issues
 CD Burning
 Easier for user to burn CD
5) Remote Desktop
 Designed to allow users to
connect to computer running
Win XP from another
computer on the network.
Useful for working from home.
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2.2 Features in Win XP
6) Power Management
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Win XP provides a power management to reduce the
power consumption of the computer. Two techniques;
 Hibernate mode
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This feature saves everything in memory in disks , turns off your
monitor and hard disk your computer.
When you restart, the computer is restored exactly the way you left
it
Standby Mode
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Standby mode conserves power by turning off the display and the
hard drive after a
predetermined period of inactivity (a time-out). While your
computer is on standby,
information in computer memory is not saved on your hard disk. If
there is an interruption in power, the information in memory is lost.
Control Panel->Power Options
2.2 Features in Win XP
6) Kernel Improvement
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The kernel is the central component of most computer
operating systems (OS).
Responsible in managing the system's resources (the
communication between hardware and software
components
Windows XP includes Simultaneous Multithreading
Support, or the ability to utilize the Hyper-Threading feature
of newer Intel Pentium 4 processors.
Simultaneous Multithreading is a processor's ability to
process more than one data thread at a time.
2.3 Differences between XP Editions
XP Editions
Explanation
Windows XP Professional Sets the standard for desktop performance,
security, and reliability. This edition is suitable for a
Edition
corporate network, for computers on small
networks, and for home users who need advanced
features.
Windows XP Home
Edition
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XP Home Edition supports only one
processor, whereas Windows XP Professional
supports two processors.
Computers running Windows XP Home Edition
cannot join a domain.
Windows XP Home Edition does not support the
use of dynamic disks. Does not support the
Encrypting File System (EFS)
Windows XP Home Edition does not support the
use of NTFS or print permissions. does not include
Internet
2.3 Differences between XP Editions
Windows XP Home
Media Edition
Windows
XP Media Center Edition (MCE) is a
version of Windows XP designed to serve as a
home-entertainment hub.
Windows XP Tablet PC
Edition
Windows
Microsoft Windows XP
64-Bit Edition
Microsoft
XP Tablet PC Edition is intended for
specially-designed notebook/laptop computers
called tablet PCs.
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition supports for
the 64-bit computing and supports considerably
more system memory—up to16 GB of physical
RAM.
It suits for the advanced technical workstation
users in areas such as mechanical design and
analysis, 3D animation, video editing and
composition, and scientific and high-performance
computing applications.
2.4 Win XP Service Pack
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Service pack for Window operating system is
to fix and add new features.
A service pack (SP) is a collection of updates,
fixes and enhancement to a software
program delivered in the form of a single
installable package. Usually, the service pack
is numbered,
thus it is referred to as SP1 and SP2
Type winver.exe to determine the version
2.5 Evaluating Major Enhancements
on WIN XP SP2 Features
1) Security Center
 new service which provides a central location for changing
security settings, learning more about security, and ensuring that
the user's computer is up to date with the recommended security
settings "up & running".
2) Automatic Updates
 provides high-priority updates, which include security and other
critical updates that can help protecting your computer against
viruses and other security threats.
 including security updates, critical updates, and service packs,
and installs them automatically
3) Windows Firewall
 The new Windows Firewall (previously called Internet Connection
Firewall or ICF) is a software-based, stateful filtering firewall that
provides protection for computer that are connected to a network
by preventing unsolicited inbound connections through TCP/IP
version 4 (IPv4) and TCP/IP version 6 (IPv6).
2.5 Evaluating Major Enhancements
on WIN XP SP2 Features
4) Internet Explorer
 Information bar
 prompts users for information. Notifications such as blocked
ActiveX installs, blocked popup windows and download all
appear in the Information bar.
 Pop-up blocker
 a pop-up blocker is for blocking pop-up windows. Internet
Explorer displays notification in the Information bar when a
pop-up is blocked.
 File download prompt
 provides a new dialog box when a user downloads a file
 Add-on management
 Internet Explorer prompts users when add-on software tries to
install itself into Internet Explorer
 Unsafe Attachment Blocking
 The prompts that are used for file downloads, mail
attachments, shell process execution, and program installation
5) Wireless Networking enhancement
6) Email for Outlook Express
2.5 Licensing on Windows XP
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There are three primary ways in getting a
Microsoft licenses software:
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Full Packaged Product (FPP)
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM)
Volume Licensing.