Ever since it was established in the late 1970’s, Microsoft has dominated the home computer operating system market with the MS-DOS and the Windows line of operating systems, two of the most reliable innovations of all time that are still used by all types of people even up to now. Moreover, Microsoft opted to ensure you that while you are using your Microsoft Windows, you are also protected against impending difficulties that might arise. So, introducing is the latest add-up to the Microsoft product line- the Windows XP Pro SP3 – UPG. The Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP2) with Advanced Security Technologies provides users with an enhanced security infrastructure to help defend against viruses, worms, and hackers leaving you worry-free as you work with your daily school or office activities. In addition, it helps provide increased manageability and control along with an improved, more consistent user experience.

By building on the proven Windows® 2000 operating system, Windows® XP Professional delivers a reliable foundation you can count on to keep your computer up and running when you need it most- anytime and anywhere. Not only is Windows® XP more reliable, it also helps you more easily recover from inevitable system problems that might arise during your work.Windows® XP Professional delivers the new standard in reliability and performance. This operating system is designed for businesses of all sizes, for users who demand the most from their computing experience and most especially for work-driven people who doesn’t have time in worrying petty things.

The latest Service Pack for Windows XP—Service Pack 3 (SP3)—is all about security, and it’s one of the most important service packs ever released. It provides better protection against viruses, hackers, and worms, and includes Windows Firewall, Pop-up Blocker for Internet Explorer, and the new Windows Security Center.

Features

• Internet Explorer Pop-up Blocker
  Makes browsing the Internet more enjoyable by enabling you to reduce unwanted ads and content.
• Internet Explorer download monitoring
  Warns you about potentially harmful downloads and gives you the option to block files that could be malicious.
  
• Windows Security Center
  Allows you to easily view your security status and manage key security settings in one convenient place.
  
• Windows Firewall update
  Automatically turned on by default, this improved firewall helps protect Windows XP from viruses, worms, and other security threats that can spread over the Internet.
  
• Improved wireless support
  Dramatically improves and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks.
  
• Bluetooth technologies
  Enables you to easily connect to the latest Bluetooth-enabled hardware devices such as keyboards, cell phones, and PDAs.
  

Top 10 Reasons to Install Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)

• Help protect your PC from harmful attachments.
  By alerting you to potentially unsafe attachments, Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) helps guard your computer from viruses that can spread through Internet Explorer, Outlook Express, and Windows Messenger.
  
• Improve your privacy when you’re on the Web.
  SP2 helps protect your private information by applying the security settings that guard your PC to the files and content downloaded using Internet Explorer.
  
• Avoid potentially unsafe downloads.
  Internet Explorer download monitoring and the Internet Explorer Information Bar warn you about potentially harmful downloads and give you the option to block files that could be malicious.
  
• Reduce annoying pop-ups.
  Internet Explorer Pop-Up Blocker makes browsing the Internet more enjoyable by helping you reduce the unwanted ads and content that pop up when you’re browsing the Web.
  
• Get firewall protection from startup to shutdown.
  The powerful, built-in Windows Firewall is now turned on by default. This helps protect Windows XP against viruses and worms that can spread over the Internet.
  
• Take control of your security settings.
  The new Windows Security Center allows you to easily view your security status and manage key security settings in one convenient place.
  
• Get the latest updates easily.
  Enhancements to Windows XP’s Automatic Updates feature make it even easier to access Windows updates. Plus, new technology has been added to help dial-up customers download updates more efficiently.
  
• Help protect your e-mail address.
  Improvements to Outlook Express help reduce unwanted e-mail by limiting the possibility of your e-mail address being validated by potential spammers.
  
• Take action against crashes caused by browser add-ons.
  The new Add-On Manager in Internet Explorer lets you easily view and control add-ons to reduce the potential for crashes and enjoy a more trouble-free browsing experience.
  
• Go wireless without the hassle.
  SP2 improves wireless support and simplifies the process of discovering and connecting to wireless networks in your home or on the road.
  

A PC based on the Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with HT Technology (Hyper-Threading) improves processor performance and responsiveness, giving you the power to do more tasks on your PC at once such as playing a game while encoding digital music or editing digital video while encoding digital music. A perfect must-have for all the busy multi-taskers out there.This groundbreaking technology from Intel enables the processor to execute two threads (a part of a program) in parallel. It works so that your software can run more efficiently. Plus, you'll be able to multitask more effectively than ever.

Minimum System Requirements: Pentium 233 Mhz. 64 MB RAM. 1.5 GB free hard disk space. Super VGA (800x600). CD-ROM or DVD drive. Keyboard and Microsoft® Mouse or compatible pointing device.