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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Windows_XPWindows XP - Wikipedia

    Upon its release, Windows XP received critical acclaim, noting increased performance and stability (especially compared to Windows Me), a more intuitive user interface, improved hardware support, and expanded multimedia capabilities.

  3. www.techradar.com › news › software10 features that helped Windows XP achieve legendary status

    • Unifying Windows. Windows XP was the first consumer version of Windows to use the NT kernel, which is what now powers everything from Windows 10, to Windows Phone, Xbox One and Azure, instead of being based on Microsoft-DOS.
    • Crammed with features. Windows XP had a huge number of the features we now expect in an operating system, both for home and business users. (It also introduced the sometime confusing notion that there were different editions of Windows, with different features.)
    • A new look: Bliss Hill. The famous Windows XP desktop background – a green hillside in Napa, California referred to as Bliss – was one of the most distinctive features of a new user interface that was designed to be friendly, right from the new Welcome screen that had your name on.
    • Windows themes. Windows XP wasn't the first version of Windows to let you give the interface your own look if you didn't like Bliss, but previously you'd needed to pay extra for the Plus Pack to do it.

  4. turbofuture.com › computers › why-is-windows-xp-soWhy Windows XP Is So Fondly Remembered - TurboFuture

    Apr 18, 2024 · Back in October 2001, Microsoft released one of its most beloved operating systems ever, Windows XP. Known for its bright color schemes, easy-to-use interface, and stability, XP would go on to have the longest lifespan of any operating system released by Microsoft.

  5. windowsreport.com › windows-xp-advantages-andWindows XP: The Ultimate Comparison Guide, Pros and Cons

    Mar 2, 2023 · Some of the reasons include its simplicity, power, and flexibility. On the downside, Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft. The company stopped providing support because it was no longer able to provide security updates for it. Luckily, you can use optimization software to boost its performance. What are the advantages of Windows XP?

  6. www.howtogeek.com › 762910 › green-hills-foreverGreen Hills Forever: Windows XP Is 20 Years Old - How-To Geek

    Oct 25, 2021 · Windows XP's Launch and Legacy. Microsoft released Windows XP, one of the most popular and enduring versions of Windows ever, on October 25, 2001. It brought a graphical refresh and much-needed stability to consumer Windows. We take a look back at what made it special.

  7. www.makeuseof.com › looking-back-windows-xpLooking Back at Windows XP: Highlights, Improvements, and More

    Mar 22, 2022 · By Ben Stegner. Published Mar 22, 2022. Windows XP is beloved by many. Over two decades after its release, we look back at its major features and how Windows has improved since then. Image Credit: Dmitry Kornilov/ Shutterstock.

  8. arstechnica.com › information-technology › 2011Ten years of Windows XP: how longevity became a curse

    Oct 25, 2011 · 252. Windows XP's retail release was October 25, 2001, ten years ago today. Though no longer readily available to buy, it continues to cast a long shadow over the PC industry: even now, a slim...