Windows XP is built on the Windows NT and 2000 architecture with a 32-bit processor. It features enhanced driver testing, fewer reboot requirements, the Windows Installer for installing software, and security features like IP security, firewall, and the security center. The GUI uses windows, menus, icons and a mouse. Users log on through their account, see the desktop workspace, and can change settings. Files are organized with drives, folders, and locations while shortcuts provide quick access. Common tasks like starting programs, changing settings, and file management involve steps like double-clicking, right-clicking, dragging and dropping, and using dialog boxes.

2. Features Of Window XP-
1)Built on the windows engine- Windows xp is built on the power code base of
Windows NT and Windows 2000, which features a 32-butcomputing
architecture and a fully protected memory model.
2)Enhancedevice driver verifier- Building on the device driver verifier found in
Windows 2000, theWindows xp will provide even greater stress tests for
device drivers.
3)Dramatically reduced reboot scenario- Eliminates mostscenario that force
and users to rebootin Windows NT4.0 and Windows 95/98/ME. Also, many
softwareinstallations will not require reboots.
4)Windows Installer- A systemthat helps users install, configure, track,
upgrade, and removesoftwareprograms correctly.
5)IP Security- Helps protectdata transmitted across network. IP Security is an
important part of providing security for virtualprivate network, which allow
organisation to transmit data security over the internet.
6)Windows Firewall- Turned on by default, the built-in windows firewallhelps
increase computer security fromstart up to shutdown.
7)Windows security centre- Easily manage security resumes with this single,
unified view of key setting, tools, and access to resources.

3. • Windows XP desktop uses a GraphicalUser Interface. (GUI)
• A Graphical User Interface(GUI) is simply an additional part of the
operating systemthat displays windows and drop down menus, and also
enables you to driveyour computer using a mouse.
• Start Windows XP by powering on the computer and its peripheral
devices (monitor, printer, etc.)
• Click your user account icon to log on without a password, OR, as
needed, type your user name, then type in the password, and press
Enter to log on
• Your desktop will appear
• Desktop
• Area that appears on the screen when Windows XP starts
• A workspacefor projects and tools
• Uses default settings when the computer is first started
• Default settings: settings preset by the operating system
• Appearancecan be changed by the user

9. • Windows uses a systemof driveletters for different physicaldrives you
have access to.
• To help organizeyour files it is possibleto create folders (also referred to
as directories) to help divide and even sub-dividethe files stored within
the various logical drives available.
• Finally, at the very end of this structureare the various files that weuse.
• File – has a name, location, and file type (the file type indicates which
application program can open or change it)
• Folder – used to hold severalfiles and to organizefiles
• Drive – hardwarelocation of folders and files

15. Q) Howdo you start a programusing an icon on theDesktop?
Double-click the program’s icon
Q) How do you start a programusing an icon in theQuick Launch toolbar?
Click the program’s icon in the Quick Launch Toolbar
Q) How do you start a programusing the Start button?
Click the Start button,
click All Programs,
click and drag to the desired
program

16. Q) How can you change thesystem date?
Double-click the Time iconin the Notificationarea
Q) How do you display theDesktop Propertiesdialog box?
Right-click anempty spot in the Desktopand click Properties
Q) How do you close an application window?
Click the Close button(X) in the upper right corner of the application
window
Q) How can you createa new folder?
1. Navigate tothe drive and folder for the new folder
2. In the Files and Folders Task Pane click Make a new folder
3. Type the name for the folder
Q) How can you copy several files at once into the My Documentsfolder?
1. Navigate toand select the files
2. Click Copy the selected items in the Files andFolders Task pane
3. In the Copy Items dialog box, navigate to the My Documents folder
4. Click Copy
Q) Is a file permanently gonefrom your hard drivewhen you delete it?
No, it has beenautomatically placedin the hard drive’s Recycle Bin
Q) How do you recover a deleted file?
1. Double-click the RecycleBintoopenit
2. Locate and click on the deletedfile
Click File, Restore
Q) How do you createa shortcut on theDesktop for a commonly-used file?
Locate the file, right-click it, andclick SendTo, thenclick on Desktop