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Windows XP Professional
Technical Overview
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Microsoft Corp
Agenda
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Windows Desktop Roadmap
Windows XP Overview
Enhanced User Experiences
Windows Desktop
Roadmap
Windows Today
Windows 2000
for business
Reliable
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High system uptime
Resilient to application failures
Dynamic system configuration
Manageable
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Centralized management
Desktop management
Easy to deploy
Best for new devices
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Laptops
Networking
Peripherals
Internet enable your business
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Web application services
Internet scalability
Secure
Windows Millennium
Edition for home
Digital Media
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Digital photos
Digital music
Digital video
PC Health
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Support automation
Centralized help center
System safeguards
Home Networking
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Home Networking Wizard
Simple connectivity between PC’s,
peripherals & intelligent devices
Internet Experience
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Faster browsing,easier printing
Online product support
Enhanced communication
Windows Family Roadmap
Client
Home
PCs
Business
PCs
32 and 64 bit
Windows .Net Servers
Servers
Embedded
Released 2000
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Datacenter
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Advanced
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Small Business
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Standard
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Embedded
Windows XP Overview
The New Standard for Efficient and
Dependable Computing
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Reliable foundation you can count on
Security and Privacy to safeguard your
information
New, easier and more efficient visual design
Highly responsive for handling multiple
demanding tasks at once
Reliable
PC’s Stay Up And Running
Rock Solid Foundation
 Built on the Windows Engine
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Improved Code Protection
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Full 32-bit architecture, protected memory
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Read only data structures for key kernel
components and device drivers
Reduced Reboot Scenarios
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Eliminates most scenarios that forced end
users to reboot in Windows NT 4.0 and
Windows 9x.
Reliable
Resilient to Application Failure
Great Platform for Applications
 Windows Installer
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Side by Side DLL Support
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Allows applications to execute their own versions of key
DLL’s
Windows File Protection
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Integrated service to manage software installation,
removal, and repair
Automatically protects key system files from being
overwritten
Enhanced Software Restriction Policies
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Allows an administrator to block application execution
Secure
Standards Based Security
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Kerberos
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Provides standards based security
IPSec
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Allows for the secure transmission of data over public and private
networks
Protecting Local Data
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Encrypting File System
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Encrypt data to protect against unauthorized access, now supports offline
folders and multiple users
Smart Card Support
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Offers additional security, now supports terminal services
Online Security
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Internet Connection Firewall
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Protect Small Business and home networks from network based
attacks
Enhanced Visual Design
Fresh Visual Design
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Friendly and Welcoming
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Designed to allow users to get the most out of their PC
Task Focused
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Common tasks are clearly presented to allow users to get more done
quicker
Adaptive User Environment
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Smarter Start Menu
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Taskbar Grouping
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Displays the most frequently used apps
Multiple windows from the same app are consolidated into a single task
bar button
Notification Area Cleanup
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Unused notification area icons are hidden away
Comprehensive Feature Integration
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CD Burning
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Easily burn CD-R and CD-RW’s from within Explorer
Compressed File Support
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Create and extract compressed file folders (e.g. .zip files)
Highest Performance
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Pre-emptive Multi-tasking Architecture
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Scalable Memory and Processing Support
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Allows multiple applications to run simultaneously, while
preserving system responsiveness
Supports up to 2 processors and 4 GB of RAM
3 GB of Application Space
Fastest Windows Yet
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Boots faster, runs applications quicker, and resumes
from hibernate/standby more rapidly than previous
versions of Windows
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Simplified Desktop Deployment
Address Deployment Issues
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Application Compatibility
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Out of the box support for hundreds of apps
Compatibility modes for apps without native support
New fixes delivered via Windows Update or Windows Setup with
Dynamic Update
Device Compatibility
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Increased device coverage from Windows 2000
Windows XP Runs all properly written Windows 2000 drivers
Improved Windows logo program
Updates delivered via Windows Update and Windows Setup with
Dynamic Update
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Simplified Desktop Deployment
Enhance Deployment Options
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State Migration
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SysPrep
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User State Migration Tool (business tool) is a command
line tool for migrating data and application settings.
Easily customized by editing text based .inf files
Now allows for updated drivers to be picked up at install
time, as well as per machine customizations. Also
features audit capabilities
RIS
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Selective display of OS image choices
Security & scalability enhancements
Interoperability with Windows 2000
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Simplified Desktop Deployment
Help Manage OS Lifecycle
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Windows Setup w/ Dynamic Update
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Automatic Updates
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Windows XP will prompt to download os updates at install time
Windows XP can download fixes in the background then install
when the update is received
Downloads are throttled and can be restarted mid-stream
Feature can be turned off
Windows Update Improvements
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Updates application fixes, os updates, and device drivers
Integrated with Automatic Updates
Will have features to bring inside corp firewalls
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Easier Desktop Management
Enhanced Support Infrastructure
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Help and Support Services
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Provides one place to receive support information, can be
extended via 3rd parties to include their support content
Remote Assistance
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Offers the ability to securely remote control another Windows XP
machine for troubleshooting or user education.
Improved Centralized Management
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More Group Policy Settings
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Windows XP offers hundreds of new group policy settings, and is
fully interoperable with existing Windows 2000 group policy
Resultant Set of Policy (RSoP)
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Allows administrators to see the effect of Group Policy on a
targeted user or computer.
Simplified Management and
Deployment
Easier Desktop Management
More Recovery Options
 Automated System Recovery
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Recovery console & Last Known Good
Config
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Works in conjunction with backup utilities to help
recover from catastrophic failure or non-boot
state
Reverts registry & key drivers during the OS boot
process
Safe mode
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Undoes harmful system configuration or settings
changes (not data)
Enhanced User
Experiences
Enhanced Productivity Tools
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Best Platform for Mobile Workers
Universal Communications Tool
Enhanced Support Scenarios
Best for Mobile and Remote
Workers
Change the way remote workers work
Great features for mobile workers
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Remote Desktop
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Credential Manager
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Provides seamless management of user credentials to ease
access to network resources
Offline Folders
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Based on the RDP protocol, Remote Desktop allows a user to
remotely view and use their Windows XP Professional desktop.
Files and folders on NT, Windows 2000, and “Whistler” servers can
be cached on the local workstation, making them available when
disconnected from the network
Synchronization Manager
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Handles the replication and management of files and folders that
were changed while offline
Best for Mobile and Remote
Workers
Extend Laptop Capabilities
Best Mobile Platform
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Plug and Play
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Power Management
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Improved power management allows laptops to run longer
ClearType
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Full support for plug and play including hot docking, hot insertion
and removal, and device management
Dramatically Increases screen readability
DualView
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Allows two monitors to be driven off a single display adapter.
Great for laptops.
Best for Mobile and Remote
Workers
Simplified Networking
Effortless Networks
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Zero Config Wireless Networking
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Wireless users can move easily between wireless networks without
manually reconfiguring their machines
Alternate Network Configurations
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An alternate set of IP parameters can be specified to be used when DHCP
is unavailable
Easier Network Configurations
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Network Setup Wizard
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Network Bridging
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Step by step guide to configure ICS, Internet Connection Firewall,
and device sharing
Allows the briding of different networking technologies (i.e. wireless
and 10BaseT Ethernet)
Internet Connection Sharing
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Multiple PC’s can share a single Internet connection
Communications
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A Complete Communications and
Collaboration Platform
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Integrated Voice, Video, and Text
communications
Collaborate with Application Sharing
Send and Receive Files
Simplified Assistance
Self Help Options
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Help and Support Center
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Device Driver Rollback
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Allows customers to search local and Internet-based help
information. Can be customized by OEM’s
Easily reinstall previous versions of device drivers
System Restore
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Quickly returns system to a known state if problems arise
Assisted Support
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Remote Assistance
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Based on RDP Protocol
SDK Allows For ISV / Corporate Extensibility
Send Requests Over E-Mail or Instant Messaging
The New Standard for Efficient and
Dependable Computing
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Reliable foundation you can count on
Security and Privacy to safeguard your
information
New, easier and more efficient visual design
Highly responsive for handling multiple
demanding tasks at once
More Information
How Do I Get Code?
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MSDN
TechNet
Windows XP Preview Program
Where Do I Get More Information?
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp
Timeline
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Beta 2 - Released 3/01
RC 1 – June
RC 2 – July
RTM – August 24 2001
Available – 10/25/01
Home Edition vs. Pro
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Business Networking
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Management
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Group & Local Policy
Roaming profiles
SMS Support
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Multi-language support
Sysprep and RIS
support
Power User
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Remote Desktop
Multi-processor support
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Encrypting file system
File-level access control
“C2” evaluation
64-bit edition
Program differences
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Enterprise Deployment
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Security
Domain join
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Home Editionl not
available via volume
licensing
Home Edition not available
via Premiere support
Behavioral Differences
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No friendly logon in a
domain
No Fast User Switching in
a domain
Windows XP 64-bit
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Target customers
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High-end workstation users – engineering
design, CAD/CAM, graphics,
modeling/visualization
Support for 32-bit apps
EFI & GPT support
Kernel & driver ports required
Upgrade Experience
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Depends on age & complexity of system
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Best experience on a new PC
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Optimal configuration, performance
Full Windows XP Experience
Upgrading to Windows XP
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Application and device support
Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Millennium
Edition, Windows NT 4.0 Workstation, Windows
2000 Professional
Dynamic Update and Windows Update
Uninstall for Win9x Users
System Requirements
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Currently same as Windows 2000 Professional
Online Experience
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Standards Support
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Privacy
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Automatic image resizing & 1-click save, print, e-mail
Integrated Contacts & Instant Messenger
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Without launching extra windows
Improved image browsing & acquisition
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Set personal standards for web sites & easily view compliance
Integrated Media Playback
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100% support for DOM & CSS level 1 & P3P draft recommendations
MSN IM, Outlook or Outlook Express contacts
Initiate IM, e-mail, NetMeeting etc
Enhanced administration through the IEAK
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Control over all new features & Resultant Set of Policy reporting
Windows XP benefits in a Windows
2000 Pro environment
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To address application/hardware compatibility issues
To enable knowledge workers to access their machine
from anywhere (field offices, subsidiaries, home, etc.)
For Laptop users; for improved battery, performance
improvements, and device support (ie. Wireless
networking)
To enable a remote support infrastructure