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Windows XP Technical Overview Operating System Windows XP Technical Overview Microsoft Corporation Published: May 2001 Abstract This paper provides a technical overview of what’s new in the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system. It shows how new technologies and features make it easier to get work done, share information, manage your desktop, stay productive while traveling with a mobile computer, obtain help and support, and perform many other computing tasks. Because this paper is an overview, it does not address any area in detail but provides a broad look at the many new technologies and features in Windows XP. This is a preliminary document and may be changed substantially prior to final commercial release of the software described herein. The information contained in this document represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation on the issues discussed as of the date of publication. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information presented after the date of publication. This white paper is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS DOCUMENT. Complying with all applicable copyright laws is the responsibility of the user. Without limiting the rights under copyright, no part of this document may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), or for any purpose, without the express written permission of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft may have patents, patent applications, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights covering subject matter in this document. Except as expressly provided in any written license agreement from Microsoft, the furnishing of this document does not give you any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property. © 2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Active Directory, IntelliMirror, MSDN, MSN, Outlook,Win32, Win64, Windows, Windows Media, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Microsoft Corporation • One Microsoft Way • Redmond, WA 98052-6399 • USA Contents Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................5 Intelligent User Interface ...................................................................................................................................6 Fast User Switching for Multiple Users of a Computer 6 New Visual Style 7 Redesigned Start Menu 7 Search Companion 8 My Documents 9 Webview 10 File grouping 11 User Interface Increases Productivity 11 Comprehensive Digital Media Support ..........................................................................................................12 Windows Media Player 8 12 Windows Movie Maker 12 Digital Photo Support 13 Greater Application and Device Compatibility..............................................................................................14 Improving Device Installation 14 Supporting New Hardware Technologies 15 Native Support for DVDs and CDs 16 Application Compatibility 16 Application Compatibility Mode 17 COM and Shared DLL Isolation Support 17 Enhanced File and Print Services ..................................................................................................................18 WebDAV—Working with Data on the Internet 18 Disk Defragmenter Enhancements Error! 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Encrypting the Offline Files Database 18 FAT32 on DVD-RAM 19 Windows XP Technical Overview 2 Printer Access With NetCrawler 19 Fax Sharing 20 Improved Networking and Communications.................................................................................................21 Universal Plug and Play 21 Internet Connection Sharing 21 Home Networking Wizard 21 Network Bridging 22 Integrated Help and Support Services...........................................................................................................23 Getting Help with Remote Assistance 23 Searching for Help content 25 Accessing system information 25 Support URL for Software Deployment 25 Troubleshooting Tool 25 Improved Mobile Computing ..........................................................................................................................27 Power Management 27 Usability Improvements for Mobile Users 27 Remote Desktop 28 Remote Desktop and Terminal Services 28 Remote Desktop Protocol 29 Remote Desktop Resource Redirection 29 Reliability Improvements.................................................................................................................................31 Driver Rollback 31 System Restore 31 Automated System Recovery 32 Dynamic Update 32 AutoUpdate 32 Windows Update 32 Stronger Security Protections ........................................................................................................................33 Windows XP Technical Overview 3 Internet Connection Firewall 33 Controlled Network Access 33 Software Restriction Policies 33 Security Improvements for Servers on Ethernet or Wireless LANs 34 Single Login with Microsoft Passport 34 Credential Management 34 Encrypting File System 34 Secure Data Storage on the Internet 35 Easier Manageability........................................................................................................................................36 IntelliMirror 36 Group Policy 36 Resultant Set of Policy 36 Local Group Policy 36 Migrating files and settings 36 Account Management Enhancements 37 Regional Options Enhancements 37 64-Bit Support...................................................................................................................................................38 Looking Forward: The Microsoft.NET Platform ............................................................................................39 Integrating Smart Devices 39 For More Information .......................................................................................................................................40 Windows XP Technical Overview 4 Introduction Windows XP is the next version of Microsoft Windows beyond Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium. Windows XP brings the convergence of Windows operating systems by integrating the strengths of Windows 2000—standards-based security, manageability and reliability with the best features of Windows 98 and Windows Me—Plug and Play, easy-to-use user interface, and innovative support services to create the best Windows yet. This paper provides a broad technical overview of what’s new in Windows XP. It shows how new technologies and features make it easier to get work done, share information, manage your desktop, stay productive while traveling with a mobile computer, obtain help and support, and perform many other computing tasks. Windows XP is built on an enhanced Windows 2000 code base, with different versions aimed at home users and business users: Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. Unless otherwise noted, this paper addresses technologies and features common to both versions of the operating system. Windows XP Technical Overview 5 Intelligent User Interface While maintaining the core of Windows 2000, Windows XP features a fresh new visual design. Common tasks have been consolidated, and simplified, and new visual cues have been added to help you navigate your computer more easily. This section introduces the innovations in the user interface that make it easier to use your computer at work or at home. Fast User Switching for Multiple Users of a Computer Designed for the home, Fast User Switching lets everyone use a single computer as if it were their own. There is no need to log someone else off and have to decide whether to save another user’s files. Instead Windows XP takes advantage of Terminal Services technology and runs each user session as a unique Terminal Services session, enabling each user’s data to be entirely separated. (The additional memory overhead for each session is approximately 2 megabytes (MB) of RAM; however, this size does not account for any applications that may be running in the sessions. In order to run reliable multi-user sessions, a total of at least 128 MB of RAM is recommended.) Enabled by default if you’re using Windows XP Home Edition, Fast User Switching is also available on Windows XP Professional if you install it on a stand alone or workgroup-connected computer. If you join a domain with a computer running Windows XP Professional, you will not be able to use Fast User Switching. Fast user switching makes it easier for families to share a single computer. For example, if a mother uses the computer to work on finances and has to leave for a short period of time, her son can switch to his own account and play a game. The financial application is left running and open in the mother’s account. All of this is done without logging off. Switching users is easy with the new Welcome screen easily customizable with pictures for each user who logs on to the computer, as shown in Figure 1 below. Figure 1. Welcome Screen in Windows XP Windows XP Technical Overview 6 New Visual Style Windows XP has new visual styles and
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