4 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONALLESSON 1

1-4 Chapter 1 Introduction to Windows XP Professional

Lesson 1: Explaining Windows XP

This lesson introduces the various editions of Windows XP, including Windows XP Pro-

fessional, Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Windows XP

Home Media Edition, and Windows XP 64-Bit Edition.

After this lesson, you will be able to■

Identify the available editions of Windows XP.

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Explain the differences between Windows XP editions.

Estimated lesson time: 10 minutes

Available Windows XP Editions

There are a number of different editions of Windows XP, each of which is designed for

different users and computing devices. The following editions are part of the Windows

family:

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Windows XP Professional Edition

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Windows XP Home Edition

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Windows XP Media Center Edition

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Windows XP Tablet PC Edition

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Windows XP 64-Bit Edition

Windows XP Professional Edition

Windows XP Professional Edition is intended for computers that are part of a corporate

network, for the majority of computers on small networks, and for home users who

need certain advanced capabilities. Windows XP Professional sets the standard for

desktop performance, security, and reliability.

Windows XP Professional is also the focus of both this book and Exam 70-270: Install-

ing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Windows XP Professional.

Windows XP Home Edition

Windows XP Home Edition, which is intended for home users, simplifies many aspects

of networking and file management so that home users have a cleaner experience. In

particular, Windows XP Home Edition has the following limitations compared with

Windows XP Professional:

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Computers running Windows XP Home Edition cannot join a domain.