1. Why Windows XP?

2. Performance Facts
 Boot and Resume/Standby is 300-400% better than
Windows 2000 on new machines (700Mhz and above).
 Application start-up is 25-33% faster because of
training/pre-fetching (after first use).
 80% of laptops tested could resume in less than 5
seconds, and 70% around the 3 second range on first
resume.
 Five out of seven desktop systems investigated could
also resume in 5 seconds or less.

3. Top 8 Reasons for
Moving to Windows XP
Professional

4. Application Support
 Windows XP supports significantly more legacy
applications than Windows NT or Windows
2000. This means organizations can deploy
Windows XP across the enterprise faster, with
less risk and more confidence.

5. Business Reliability
 Windows XP delivers increased stability, so you
can work without worrying that data will be lost
if the operating system crashes

6. Advanced Performance
 Windows XP manages system resources
efficiently, to keep systems running as fast as
possible even when you’re working with
multiple programs. Faster start-up time and
enhanced application performance also makes
Windows XP faster than previous versions of
Windows.

7. Easier to use visual design
 The new task-based visual design allows users to
get to their most commonly used tasks quickly,
thanks to a cleaner design and new visual clues.
For the user this means easier navigation, extra
productivity and time savings.

8. Better Security
 Encrypting File System provides protection by
encrypting files with a randomly generated key
Fast resume from Hibernation or Standby:
Save battery power when you’re working on the
road

9. Improved Help and Support
 Windows XP includes Remote Assistance, which
allows an IT professional who is also running
Windows XP to remotely control your computer
to demonstrate a process or help solve a
problem

10. Low-risk
 Deploy technology in the confidence that
Windows XP is based upon the Windows 2000
code-base, which has a two year pedigree and
proven reliability

11. Windows 2000 Server Compatibility
 Some features of Windows 2000 Server are only
available if client computers are running
Windows XP Professional
 Active Directory Integration
 Automatic Software upgrades
 Remote OS installation

12. Other Interesting Features
 Adaptive User Environment
 Integrated CD burning
 Hot docking
 Wireless networking support
 System Restore
 Windows Update