Windows XP is a lot more than just a pretty face. This top-to-bottom overhaul of the Windows operating system has something for everyone from families to business users.
Overview
Microsoft has finally shipped a single operating system for all types of users. Was Windows XP worth the wait?
Installation and setup
You've heard all the rumors about Product Activation, but here's the real story on this and other setup issues.
Design
Traditionalists will whine about it, but the completely redesigned interface in XP not only looks better, it is more functional.
Audio and video
With XP and Windows Media Player 8, Microsoft has brought Windows up to speed with today's most popular computing activities.
Networking and remote usage
No PC is an island anymore. XP makes it easier to setup home networks and manage multiple users.
Reliability and stability
Think these words don't belong in the same breath as Windows? You'll be pleasantly surprised by XP.
Performance
If you're using Windows 98, 98 SE, or Me, upgrading to XP will give your system a jolt.
Windows XP benchmark tests
How does XP stack up to current versions of Windows? Here are the results of ZDNet Labs benchmark tests.
Boot/shutdown and standby performance
One of the big goals for XP was to make it start and stop faster (and more reliably). Our test results show whether or not Microsoft succeeded.
Sneak preview: MP3 encoding packs for Windows XP
Bowing to popular demand, Microsoft has come up with a solution for MP3 encoding using Windows Media Player 8.
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