Manufacturer's Description
Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (SP2) includes a collection of software updates that improve on the Windows XP operating system since its general availability in October 2001. Service Pack 2 brings Windows XP users advanced security technologies and innovations that establish stronger security settings to help defend against viruses, hackers, and worms, along with tools that enable better manageability and control over security settings. We recommend that each system builder and technology partner investigate Service Pack 2 before determining whether to deploy it.

Key benefits for system builders:
Enhanced preinstallation process. Microsoft has greatly improved and simplified the preinstallation process for your unique, built-to-order Windows XP Professional-based client systems.

Increased revenue opportunities. Windows XP Professional can support up to 4 GB of RAM and two symmetric multiprocessors--an opportunity for increased revenue. Your customers will experience the highest performance, reliability, and exceptional manageability available from Microsoft.

Reduced support costs and increased customer satisfaction. Windows XP Professional protects system files from user error better than its predecessors, simplifies system management, and includes an improved diagnostics tool that aids in troubleshooting. Customers will be better able to handle many routine administration tasks themselves, which can lower your overall support costs.

Easier integration and deployment. Windows XP Professional provides advanced management, deployment, and support tools to make your job easier. Windows XP Professional will integrate seamlessly into existing Microsoft Windows 2000 Active Directory environments, and expose hundreds of new system policies.

Microsoft Windows XP Professional Step-by-Step Interactive. This Microsoft Press CD-ROM features simulations and self-assessment quizzes, providing you with a simple, cost-effective way of adding training value for your business customers.

Please Note
This product is intended for system builders and small OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) who manufacture computer systems and preinstall Microsoft OEM system builder software onto those systems. Its use is subject to the OEM System Builder License Agreement that is affixed to the side of all OEM system builder software packs.