What Makes Windows XP Better?
November 27, 2007 – 3:05 amWindows XP is a Microsoft designed operating system for use on computers, including media centers, home and business desktops. The letters ‘XP’ in the acronym stand for ‘experience’. Windows XP has predecessors like Windows 2000 Professional and Windows Me.
Windows XP enjoys greater efficiency and permanence over the Windows in the 9x series. As a Windows operating system, Windows XP has presented itself as a robust file system and shown improved performance (provided the user has enough RAM), thereby standing for a worthwhile upgrade from the 9x series.
Outlined below is the match up between Windows XP and 9x Series in the following areas:
Security Features: The advanced security features in Windows XP provide excellent protection for most sensitive files from virus attacks, Internet hackers, unauthorized use, and data loss. Such exclusive features are not present in any of Windows 9x versions.
Stability: A task based design of Windows XP helps in an effective management of files, folders, and other applications. On the other hand, 9x series do not offer ease-of-use features. Windows XP is based on the industrial-strength NT operating system, which became Windows 2000. It has ‘Remote Assistance’ which allows another user to log into computer and take its control to resolve problems.
Other Exclusive Features: Windows XP is an improvised version which has extensive multimedia support that allows viewing images as thumbnails from the Internet Explorer. The user can load images directly from a digital camera without using any software.
Most tech savvys nowadays are narrowing down for Windows Support available online to make their Windows XP run faster.
- Time to Time Virus and Malware Cleaning: Virus can badly affect the way your computer functions. This makes it important to scan the system for spyware, adware, and other unwanted malware. Regular scanning helps the Windows operating system run faster.
- Removing Unnecessary Software: Storing a bunch of software packages on hard drive can bog down your operating system. Some of them are self-installed at the time of downloading. The general examples are toolbars, file sharing programs, free email enhancers, and online shopping. They can affect start-up time of Windows. Get the things back in shape by removing the software that you don’t need.
- Applying Window Updates: Running Windows Update helps Windows operating system to be free of any defects that circumvent the security of the computer. Always stay up-to-date with the system patches in response to the privacy and security exploits.
