Microsoft Windows Messenger in Windows XP offers a host of versatile features that make talking and working with one another in real-time truly convenient. Chat in real-time online with anyone connected with Windows Messenger, use your existing computer speakers for audio conferencing, connect a camera to your computer for Video Conferencing, plus get file transfer and Applications Sharing to work together online. Remote Assistance is another feature that allows you to collaborate with colleagues no matter where they are physically located.

   With Remote Desktop, you can access your Windows XP personal computer files from any other computer on the Internet, running any version of Windows . Enter your password, and this new feature creates a virtual session to give you all of the files stored on your desktop computer from virtually any network connection.

   Windows XP's networking support provides secure access as well as performance improvements for your wireless connections. Windows XP recognizes any access point for wireless connection, and automatically takes you to the dial-in menu to enter your credentials, without reconfiguring your computer or making changes to your setup. You can also access fiiles and folders on a network share when disconnected from the server to take advantage of the fact that more and more companies and organizations are providing wireless capabilities (airports, cafes, libraries, etc.).

   Remote Assistance allows you to turn over control of your computer to an expert colleague or system administrator who can solve your technical problems, without them visiting your desk. once you give permission, the other person can control your computer remotely over a network, to solve a problem or demonstrate a process as you watch and learn.

   Windows XP has more than 300 new policies available to tailor the operating system to your environment. IntelliMirror is the technology that allows you to use advanced policy-based desktop management to administer large groups of PCs together to automatically deploy applications with version control, synchronize file and folder versions, and more.

   Windows XP and Microsoft Office XP make it possible for you to create, read, and edit documents in many languages in the same version of the operating system. so IT Professionals no longer need to deploy multiple, localized versions of Windows. The Multilingual User Interface (MUI) lets you change dialog boxes, menus, help files, dictionaries and proofing tools etc for each user and single worldwide binary means you can run any language version of a win32 application on any language version of Windows XP.

   With Internet Explorer 6 and Windows XP, you have the ability to utilize many new and enhanced features to simplify tasks, increase reliability and maintain the privacy of personal and business information on the Internet. For example, the Internet Connection Firewall automatically shields your PC from unauthorized access when you are on the Internet.

   The Encrypting File System feature provides the highest level of protection from hackers and data theft by encrypting the contents of entire files and folders with a randomly generated key. Access is seamless to you: when you logon, you can read and work with your coded files. But if anyone else gets access to your system, they wont be able to read the contents of your protected documents. You can also use Access Control to restrict access to selected files, applications and other resources.

  Windows XP is an excellent platform for large-scale deployments. The User State Migration Tool (USMT) in Windows XP Professional migrates data, applications and operating system settings from old computers to new desktops with the ability to customize settings including unique modifications to the registry. Application Compatibility ensures your legacy applications will continue to run within Windows XP.

   Windows XP's new task-based design reduces the number of steps it takes to accomplish everyday tasks and familiar flexible tools are more immediately at hand. Navigate more easily through your system and programs with task menus that are always available and automatically change to give you commands specific to each type of file you are using. Tools such as the Desktop Cleanup Wizard ensures that everything is maintained in a neat and organized way, so you are free to concentrate on what really matters.