Windows XP is designed more for users who may not be familiar with all of Windows features and has several new abilities to make the Windows experience more easy for those users.
Windows XP includes various new features not found in previous versions of Microsoft Windows. Below is a listing of some of these new features.
  • New interface - a completely new look and ability to change the look.
  • Updates - new feature that automatically obtains updates from the Internet.
  • Internet Explorer 6 - Includes Internet explorer 6 and new IM.
  • Multilingual support - added support for different languages.
In addition to the above features, Windows XP does increase reliability when compared to previous versions of Microsoft Windows.


Computer: 100% IBM Compatible Processor: 233 MHz or faster processor Memory: 64MB RAM
Recommend 128MB Drives: 1.5GB Hard Disk space
CD-ROM or DVD Drive Sound: Sound Card recommended Video: SVGA Video Card Controls: Keyboard / Mouse operating system: Upgrade requires Windows 98, 98 SE, or ME. DirectX: DirectX 8.1 Included. Other: - DVD requires DVD decoder with 8MB video RAM.
- Video capture feature requires 400 MHz or faster processor.