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Windows XP
Windows XP was the game-changing operating system by Microsoft. XP took the desktop world by storm and left its competitors (Mac and Linux) far behind in the race for the best desktop operating system. Beauty and stability were its main features.
XP was a truly innovative operating system that introduced a lot of new features. Windows XP is so useful that it still has a lot of users in 2019.
If you use your computer for very basic things or have an old computer that doesn’t work properly with Windows 7 or Windows 10, you can try Windows XP. It is lightweight, faster, and consumes much less disk space, memory, and CPU than other operating systems. It has almost all the features and can run most of the commonly required programs. It only takes up less than 2 GB after installation and doesn’t automatically increase the size of your
system drive like Windows 7 or Windows 10.
This is an ideal operating system for kids who watch videos and play games most of the time. You can play all the classic games that are not supported by Windows 7 or Windows 10. Like Need for Speed 2 , Tekken 3 using Virtual Game Station emulator, etc.
To play multimedia, all you need is to download and install VLC Media Player for XP and your home cinema will be ready to go out of your old, almost useless device.
Windows XP Features
Here are some of the most popular features of XP:
Multimedia Applications
Windows XP is equipped with modern multimedia applications like Windows Media Player, Movie Maker, Photo Viewer, etc.
Performance Improvement
Many performance improvements are applied by default and if you are not satisfied with the performance then there is scope for further XP tweaks.
Most of the noticeable performance features include Fast Boot, Fast Shutdown, Multithreading of CPU, Low Battery Drain, NTFS and NTFS v3.1, etc.
Graphics and User Interface The
stunning graphics and user interface led XP to victory and the design became a game-changing feature of this operating system. The user interface has been completely redesigned in a colorful and decent visual scheme. Here we will have a look at some of the most inspiring visual features: New vibrant
color background Shadows for icons, texts and windows. Colorful taskbar Double-column Start menu Transparency effect New look of Windows Explorer with task pane. Login and logout screens Thumbnail view for images and videos Icon grouping and sorting New screensavers
Windows XP Updates and Service Packs
XP has three service packs:
XP SP1 (Service Pack 1) was released in 2002
XP SP2 (Service Pack 2) was released in 2004
XP SP3 (Service Pack 3) was released in 2008
Each service pack contains new features, updated applications, security patches, and bug fixes. Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 is the most popular and secure version of XP.
How to Install Windows XP Pro from USB/CD
Once you have created a final bootable USB of Windows XP using Rufus or any other tool (as mentioned above), you are ready to install Windows XP using this USB flash drive.
Make sure you have the Win XP installation USB drive with you. Connect this flash drive to your computer’s USB port, then start (or restart) your computer and follow these steps:
Press the boot menu key (usually F9 for most computers) and select your USB drive from the list.
Press any key on your keyboard when prompted.
It will take some time to load the Windows installation files and the Windows XP installer setup will begin.
Windows XP Setup (Copying and Installing Files)
Wait for some time and the EULA/License Agreement will appear. Press F8 to accept and continue.
Choose the partition where you want to install Windows XP. This is a bit tricky step so be careful while choosing the drive.
Windows XP setup will start copying files to the disk. This will take some time and then the installer will restart your computer.
After the restart, different screens will appear and you have to choose the appropriate options and enter the required information.
Go through the installation process by following the on-screen instructions. The setup installer will configure your system and set up your desktop. Once you see the desktop, you are ready to use Windows XP.
How to install Windows XP Pro on virtual machines?
For some reason, if you want to install Win XP on virtual machines like VirtualBox, VMware, etc., here is a brief guide for this type of application.
How to install Windows XP on VirtualBox?
First of all, download VirtualBox for Win XP (if you don’t have it already).
Download the Windows XP ISO image from the Download section (above at the top of this page)
Run VirtualBox and start creating a new virtual machine.
Now select the Windows XP ISO image and accept the default settings.
Start the virtual machine you just created and proceed with the Windows XP setup installer.
Installation on VirtualBox is almost the same as a regular installation on a real computer.
How to Install Windows XP on VMware
First of all, download VMware (if you don’t have it already). Download the
Windows XP ISO image from the Download section (above at the top of this page)
Launch VMware and start creating a new virtual machine.
Now select the Windows XP ISO image and accept the default settings.
Boot up the virtual machine you just created and proceed with the Windows XP setup installer.
Installation on VirtualBox is almost the same as a normal installation on a real computer.
Windows XP Pro [SP3]
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Windows XP SP3 Professional ISO CD image is the latest official release from Microsoft. Before SP3, Service Pack 2 was the most stable XP update.
One of the best things about Win XP was the familiar user interface in almost every build and update. So every time a new upgrade to Windows XP comes, only the features and performance are improved without touching the user interface. Windows XP UI is one of the most attractive things in the desktop world. It covers both Windows XP Home and Professional editions. Other variants of the same OS (Operating System) may also have the same quality.
Windows XP Home Edition x86 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition x86 (32-bit) was released on October 25, 2001. The Home and Professional editions were released together but for different purposes. The Home edition of Windows XP was released for general computing for home use.
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Windows XP Professional Edition x86 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition x86 (32-bit) was released on October 25, 2001. The Professional Edition is also known as Windows XP Pro Edition.
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Windows XP Media Center Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition was released on October 29, 2002. Microsoft has included a special application "Windows Media Center" in this version. In addition, the new version of Windows Movie Maker and Windows Media Player are packed in this version.
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Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition was released in November 2002. This version was specifically revised (not redesigned) to adapt to touch-screen tablet computers.
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Windows XP Starter Edition x86 (32-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Starter Edition was released in 2004. It was a lightweight version of XP that was specially developed for old computers with low-end hardware. XP was so popular that it was a wildfire and Microsoft decided to let people from developing countries enjoy XP as well,
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Windows XP Professional x64 Edition (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows XP Professional 64-bit Edition (x64) was released on April 25, 2005. The development of technology has made 64-bit architecture popular. Therefore, the company has released a 64-bit version of Windows XP that can support up to 128 GB of RAM.
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