Windows XP Professional  – License Key

Main Features

• Improved performance and stability on supported legacy hardware
• Enhanced security features vs. earlier consumer Windows releases
• Remote Desktop (host) for remote administration (Professional)
• Support for multiple processors (Professional & certain editions)
• Broad compatibility with classic software, drivers, and peripherals

Benefits

• Increased productivity and efficiency on older/embedded PCs
• Improved system reliability and uptime vs. Windows 9x line
• Stronger protection against common malware of its era
• Access to a wide range of legacy software and hardware options
• Excellent compatibility with older line-of-business apps

The Difference Between Windows XP and Previous Versions

Compared with earlier consumer versions like Windows 98/ME, Windows XP introduced a
far more stable NT-based architecture with better memory management, driver handling, and system
stability. It also modernized the interface with a redesigned Start menu and taskbar, simplified user
switching, and made everyday tasks more approachable.

New capabilities for the time included built-in CD burning, improved wireless networking support,
stronger multimedia features, and Windows Product Activation to reduce piracy. In
business scenarios, Windows XP Professional added domain join, Group Policy, Remote
Desktop host, Encrypting File System (EFS), and multiprocessor support—key upgrades over Windows 98/ME
and consumer-focused editions.

Windows XP Editions Comparison

System Requirements (Typical for Windows XP Professional)

• Processor: 233 MHz or faster (300+ MHz recommended)
• Memory: 64 MB RAM minimum (128 MB+ recommended)
• Storage: ~1.5 GB free disk space for installation
• Display: SVGA 800×600 (1024×768 recommended)
• Optical/USB: CD/DVD or USB media support depending on installer
• Network: Ethernet or supported Wi-Fi adapter for networking