Product Info
Windows XP Professional sets a new standard for performance and reliability. If you demand the most from your operating system, this version of Windows was designed for you. Find out about all the great features.
Windows® XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system. This update also includes a small number of new functionalities, which do not significantly change customers’ experience with the operating system.
Features
Reliable
- Rely on the Most Dependable Windows Architecture
- If Something Goes Wrong, Roll Back Your Computer to a Previous State
- Your Critical System Files are Always Safe
- Get the Latest Updates Delivered to Your Desktop
- Use the Latest Hardware and Devices
- Run Software Compatible with Earlier Versions of Windows
High performance
- Start Your Computer and Log On Faster
- Resume from Hibernate or Standby in Seconds
- Your Programs Will Start Quicker
- Perform Several Tasks at One Time, Without Missing a Beat
Secure
- Choose the File System that Suits Your Needs
- Protect Your System from Viruses
- Keep Your System Secure While You Are on the Internet
- Use Smart Cards to Enhance Security
Easy to Use
- Keep Your Frequently Used Items Close at Hand
- Enjoy Simplified Searching on your Computer, Network, and the Internet
- Work the Way You Want
- Accessibility Features and Options
OEM Software
Desktop operating system software and OEM hardware may be distributed with a fully-assembled computer system or a non-peripheral hardware component. Desktop operating system software distributed with a fully-assembled computer system must be preinstalled. A non-peripheral hardware component is any component that is essential to running a computer system, such as memory, internal drives, mouse, power supply