| Q: | What are the major features in Microsoft® Windows® XP? What are the system requirements for using Windows XP?
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| A: | A completed list of Windows XP features can be found on Microsoft website.
For Windows XP Home Edition, click here: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/evaluation/features.asp
For Windows XP Professional, click here:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/features.asp
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| Q: | What are the benefits of running Microsoft ® Windows® XP on AMD processor-based systems?
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| A: | AMD processors combined with Windows XP will provide powerful solutions for the desktop, mobile and multiprocessing markets and will unlock a great Windows XP computing experience. AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors have delivered outstanding performance for previous versions of Windows operating systems and will offer end users of Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional an exceptional platform for experiencing digital content of all types, including digital photos, audio and video. AMD processors are focused on making productivity and performance intensive digital media applications run faster. |
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| Q: | What types of Microsoft ® Windows® XP features are particularly suited for AMD processor-based systems?
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| A: | Key elements of the Windows XP experience like the API, Direct X 8.0 interface and Windows Media Encoder 8.0 will deliver advanced performance on the AMD Althon™ and AMD Duron™ processors. The combination of AMD processors and Windows XP provides end users with an enhanced digital media and Internet experience, such as quick photo editing, realistic 3D game-play, and smooth streaming audio and video. AMD processors also excel at running demanding workstation applications like financial modeling, scientific and engineering calculations and graphic design. |
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| Q: | How is AMD working with Microsoft for the upcoming launch of Windows XP?
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| A: | As a major supplier of Windows-compatible microprocessors, AMD has worked closely with Microsoft throughout the Windows XP development process. Microsoft tested AMD processor-based systems in both code development and system testing to ensure compatibility and stability. On the marketing front, AMD and Microsoft have also developed a set of joint marketing activities to promote AMD Athlon™ XP processor and Windows XP. |
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| Q: | What is AMD doing to ensure compatibility and stability with Microsoft ® Windows® XP?
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| A: | AMD has supplied Microsoft with more than 1000 AMD processor-based systems for use in both code development and system testing to help ensure compatibility and stability. |
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| Q: | How do I know if my AMD processor based system is capable of running Microsoft ® Windows® XP? How do I know if I can upgrade?
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| A: | Microsoft specifies the minimum requirement for running Windows XP as a processor running at least 233MHz with 64 MB of system memory. Microsoft recommends 300 MHz processors or faster and 128 MB of system memory or more. Higher system level performance will result in an enhanced experience for the user. Please see www.microsoft.com/windowsxp or your computer manufacturer for specific information. |
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| Q: | Is Microsoft® Windows® XP compatible with AMD processors? Are AMD processors compatible with Windows XP?
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| A: | Microsoft designed and optimized Windows XP for x86 processors like the AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ families. AMD worked closely with Microsoft to help ensure compatibility. |
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| Q: | What is the AMD advantage on Microsoft ® Windows® XP?
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| A: | The upcoming Windows® XP operating system will take advantage of the full capabilities of the AMD Athlon™ XP processor, resulting in a great end-user experience. The combination of Windows XP's features and the outstanding abilities of AMD processors delivers an enhanced Internet experience with smooth streaming audio and video, and enhanced performance for digital entertainment such as realistic 3D game-play and high quality DVD playback. In addition, AMD mobile processors enabled with AMD PowerNow!™ technology help ensure that a great Windows XP experience lasts longer while on the go. |
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| Q: | Will AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ processors work with Microsoft® Windows® XP, or do I need an AMD Athlon XP processor to run with the new OS?
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| A: | All members of the AMD Athlon™ and AMD Duron™ families are compatible with Windows XP Home Edition and Windows XP Professional. The XP sub-brand recently introduced with the AMD Athlon XP processors stands for ‘Xtra Performance’ whereas the XP in Windows XP stands for ‘experience’ – they were not designed as complementary products. The AMD Athlon XP processors represent the best applications performance solutions for the AMD Athlon desktop products. |
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