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History and Features

Created by : Elouahabi Abderrahim

 History
History of
of Windows XP
Windows XP
• In 2001, Microsoft released Windows XP
(code named "Whistler"). The merging of the
Windows NT/2000 and Windows 95/98/Me
lines was finally achieved with Windows XP.
• The initial release met with considerable
criticism, particularly in the area of security,
leading to the release of three major Service
Packs :
• Windows XP SP1 was released in
September 2002 .
• Windows XP SP2 came out in August
2004.
• Windows XP SP3 came out in April 2008 .
• Windows XP lasted longer as Microsoft's
flagship operation system than any other
version of Windows, from 2001 to January
30, 2007, when it was succeeded by
Windows Vista.
• Windows XP is available in a number of
versions:
– Windows XP Home Edition, for home desktops
and laptops
– Windows XP Professional, for business and
power users .
– Windows XP Media Center Edition (MCE),
released in October 2002 for desktops and
notebooks with an emphasis on home
entertainment
– Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, for tablet PCs
– Windows XP Embedded, for embedded
systems.
– Windows XP Starter Edition, for new
computer users in developing countries.
– Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
– Windows XP 64-bit Edition
 Features of Windows XP
• The Windows logo, redesigned with the
release of Windows XP, used until 4
December 2006.
• Windows XP ‘s features:
– screenshot –
– Sample Pictures folder, Sample Music folder
– Control Panel, with the blue Luna scheme
– Bliss desktop.