Based on an enhanced version of the Windows® 2000 operating system,
Windows XP is available in consumer and business editions: Windows XP
Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. The features discussed are
available in both editions, but the Professional version, designed for
business environments, includes additional productivity, security,
networking, and management features important in business environments.
NOTE: Windows XP
Home Edition may not be available for all computers.
For home users, Windows XP brings the significantly increased stability and
security inherent in the Windows 2000/Windows NT® operating systems. It
also provides better support for portable computers. Key new Windows XP
features include:
An improved desktop and user interface
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Application program compatibility enhancements
System Restore
Fast User Switching*
Expanded home and small office networking functions*
A personal firewall for always-on Internet connections*
The Help and Support Center, introduced with Microsoft Windows
Millennium Edition (Me), replaces Windows Help from earlier operating
systems. The Help and Support Center provides an integrated resource
center for information and assistance in using, configuring, and
troubleshooting your computer and installed hardware devices and software.
For Windows XP, the Help and Support Center features expanded search
capabilities, including full-text search and the capability to search across
multiple remote sites in addition to files resident on the hard drive. You can
use a single print command to print an entire chapter of help content.
To open Help and Support Center, click Start, then click Help and Support.
From the home page, you can conduct a search or select categories of
information, leading to task and information topics covering the use of your
computer. Click User and System Guides for information on using your
Dell™ computer, including installed hardware devices and software.
Offers subject to change, not combinable with all other offers. Taxes, shipping, handling and other fees apply. U.S. Dell Home and Home Office new purchases only. Free shipping and handling offer available in Continental (except Alaska) U.S. only. Free shipping offer does not include time to build/test system. Dell reserves the right to cancel orders arising from pricing or other errors.
