Windows Vista & XP
By Robert Kingsley, About.com Guide
Windows Vista is the successor to Windows XP. It included many new features and enhanced functionality, making it safer and more efficient. XP which preceded Vista and was launched in 2001 is a great operating system that has stood the test of time. Over the years it has been upgraded by Microsoft (currently SP3).
This area discusses some key concepts for having a great, safe, Windows experience.
- Vista Basics
- Windows XP Basics
- Top User Questions for Windows Vista & XP
- Protecting Your Your Information with Windows Vista & XP
Vista Basics
Windows Vista is a feature-packed operating system that is much different than XP. The learning curve for people moving from XP to Vista is not a steep one, but it will take time to acclimate. Here's where to start:
- Optimize a Windows Vista Laptop
- Learn Vista by Using the Welcome Center
- What the Vista Control Panel Can Do For You
- Setup Sharing Files and Printers
- Configuring Windows Vista Updates
- How to Get the Latest Vista Service Pack (SP2)
- Hardware Needed to Make Windows Perform
- Speeding Up a Windows Vista Computer
- Games Included with Windows Vista
Windows XP Basics
Windows XP can respond quickly or slowly depending on a number of factors. Learn what you can do improve the experience. These are some tutorials to help you make the best out of your Windows XP experience.
- Hardware Needed to Make Windows Perform
- How to Get the Latest XP Service Pack
- How to Speed Up Your Computer
Top User Questions for Windows Vista & XP
Here are the most frequently asked questions by readers.
- How Do I Defragment My Hard Drive?
- How Do I Speed Up My Computer?
- How Do I Take Screenshots?
- What Games are Available With Windows?
- How Do I Scan and Fix the Windows Operating System?
- How Do I Scan and Fix My Hard Drive?
- How Do I Compress Files?
- How Do I Find Files on My Computer?
Protecting Your Your Information with Windows Vista & XP
Protecting your computer from hardware and software failures as well as from hackers that can use your personal data is a key component of owning a computer.