Quick overview:
You are about to install Windows XP (code name: Whistler) on your hard disk and are still hesitating? Here you will find some pictures that will get you in the right mood for the upcoming installation and also provide a high level of information.
The playlist of the new Windows Media Player 8.0 is very clearly laid out and user-friendly.
The defragmentation program, which is a revised version of the Windows 2000 program, is far superior to the Windows 98/Me Defragger and much more efficient.
The new tasks in the folders make life much easier for music and picture fans. The option to buy music here is also fascinatingly simple.
The control panel is divided into categories if desired. Fortunately, this feature can also be switched off...
Just in case you've seen enough and finally want to go ahead with the installation: Windows XP Professional - Easy and understandable step by step installation guide
We also offer you an alternative with the installation of two parallel operating systems: Set up a Windows 9x/Me/2000 and Windows XP dual boot.
NOTE FOR NEW PUBLICATION: This article was produced by Sandro Villinger and comes from the Windows Tweaks archive, which has been built up since the late 1990s.
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