The Professional Edition provides greater security and privacy,
advanced recovery options, improved network connections, and much
more.
Superior mobile support:
Easily work offline or access your computer remotely with
wireless networking support, configuration wizards, improved power
management, and more.
Greater security:
Encrypt your files and folders with greater levels of
protection from hackers and data theft, and connect more securely
to Virtual Private Networks.
Integrated and current:
Integrate with Windows Servers and management solutions and
keep your system current with automatic Windows Update.
Many additional features:
The Professional Edition provides greater security and privacy,
advanced recovery options, improved network connections, and much
more.
Superior mobile support:
Easily work offline or access your computer remotely with
wireless networking support, configuration wizards, improved power
management, and more.
Greater security:
Encrypt your files and folders with greater levels of
protection from hackers and data theft, and connect more securely
to Virtual Private Networks.
Integrated and current:
Integrate with Windows Servers and management solutions and
keep your system current with automatic Windows Update.
Software Name: Microsoft Windows XP
Professional
Software Sub Type: Client
Platform Supported: PC
Other
System Requirements:
Processor:
233 MHz or faster
300 MHz Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron
family or compatible recommended
400-MHz or faster processor (for Windows Movie Maker)
Hard Disk:
1.5 GB of available space required (usage will vary based on
configuration, custom installation may require more or less
space)
Additional space may be required if you are installing over a
network
Memory:
64 MB RAM (may limit performance of some features)
128 MB RAM or more recommended
8 MB of video RAM (for DVD video playback)
Optical Drive:
DVD-ROM
CD-ROM
Others:
Super VGA monitor and video adapter supporting 800 x 600 or
greater resolution
For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and
application sharing, both parties require a .NET Passport account
and Internet access, or Exchange 2000 Server instant-messaging
account and network access
DVD-ROM drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog
video capture device
Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset required for
voice and video conferencing
Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
14.4-Kbps or faster modem
Some Internet functionality may require Internet access
Network adapter appropriate for the type of network you are
connecting to, and access to an appropriate network
infrastructure