Windows XP CPU Usage
The computer software company Microsoft owned by Bill Gates became popular worldwide with its series of Operating Systems called Windows. These are very easy to use operating systems built specifically for the average user. They can be used in personal computers; such as those used in homes, offices or even in media centers. |
Windows XP is a part of this line of operating systems. The name “XP” stands for Experience. Its predecessors are Windows 2000 and WindowsMe, and it was followed by Windows Vista.
It has been created on the Windows NT kernel and architecture. It was released worldwide on October 25, 2001. By 2006, it had sold over 400 million copies. This is according to the analysis done by an IDC analyst.
The Windows XP Home edition uses a minimum of 233 MHz processor, with a minimum of 64 MB RAM. It requires 1.5 GB or higher hard disk drive free space. Despite all this, it is possible to run Windows XP on earlier IA-32 processors; for example, Pentium without MMX or SSE instructions.
Despite all this, Windows XP has several drawbacks. One among this is the security issues. It is susceptible to malware, spyware, worms and Trojan horses. Critics have also not been happy with the user interface of Windows XP. It is believed to increase visual clutter and not make good use of screen space. It is also believed to not be providing any new functionality and to be running at relatively low speeds. Other problems include integration of operating system features and backward compatibility.
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