Overview:
Provides improved reliability, security, performance and ease of use

Microsoft Windows XP Professional is a Windows operating system designed for businesses of all sizes, and for individuals who demand the most from their computing experience. Windows XP Professional goes beyond the benefits of Windows XP Home Edition with advanced capabilities designed specifically to optimize productivity using the latest advancements in the digital world. Built on the solid foundation of Windows 2000, Windows XP Professional provides improved reliability, security, performance and ease of use, setting the new standard in efficient and dependable computing.

• Windows Messenger - The easy way to communicate and collaborate in real time on your computer. You can see the online status of your contacts and choose to communicate with them through text, voice, or video with better performance and higher quality.
• Remote Desktop - Allows you to remotely access your desktop computer from another computer running Windows 95 or later, giving you access to all of your data and applications even when you're not in your office.
• Wireless 802.1x Networking Support Provides support for secured access, as well as performance improvements for wireless networks.
• Remote Assistance - Allows you to have a friend or IT professional remotely control your computer to demonstrate a process or help solve a problem.
• Task-based Visual Design - Allows you to get to your most commonly used tasks quickly, thanks to a cleaner design and new visual cues.
• Dual View - A single computer desktop can be displayed on two monitors driven off of a single display adapter - a particularly useful feature for laptop users.
• User State Migration Tool - Allows you to migrate your data and settings from an old computer to a new one.
• Policy-based Desktop Management (Intellimirror technologies) Allows group policies and roaming user profiles, simplifies desktop and user management for IT administrators.
• Encrypting File System Provides a high level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key.
• Multilingual Support Allows you to easily create, read, and edit documents in many different languages.