What is the difference between Windows XP and windows NT?

Answer 1

"Better" can entail many things. Windows XP is superior to Windows 2000 in a few areas, equivalent in most, and inferior in a couple inconsequential ways.

Ways that XP is considered superior:

1. Integrated zip support. Windows 2000 requires third-party programs to open and read zip files.

2. .NET frameworks and user-mode driver framework. These were created much later by Microsoft, and simply not made available to 2000.

3. Better wireless network management. Windows 2000 did not have a wireless manager in the typical sense - it was treated like any other network device, and did not "roam" networks.

4. Icons. Windows XP supports full 32-bit color icons. Most icons in Windows 2000 are an uglier 16-bit color (or worse).

5. Fonts. Windows XP supports "ClearType", which makes characters look less pixelated and more smooth, especially on LCD screens.

Ways that Windows XP can be considered inferior:

1. Windows XP uses a chunky and (for the time it was released) bloated theme and appearance. This can be turned off to some extent, and give it a more 2000-ish appearance (called "Classic"). The point is probably moot, since new computers can easily handle the appearance without any noticeable slowdown.

2. An annoying product validation requirement, which sometimes even fails for legitimate users.

Ways that Windows 2000 and XP are on a level playing field:

1. DirectX 9 - Both Windows XP and 2000 support DX9, and neither will see any newer release from Microsoft.

2. Performance. With XP's visual "enhancements" turned off, they run about the same on the same hardware. Windows 2000 will run on slightly less. Windows XP has slightly improved performance on newer processors with HyperThreading and / or multiple cores.

3. Application support. Almost all applications that run on XP will run on 2000 and vice-versa. The exceptions are primarily ones that deliberately restrict the product from working on 2000. This is often done by Microsoft.

Answer 2

While both Windows 7 Professional and Windows XP enable you to multi-task more effortlessly, browse the Web easily, and communicate and share information, Windows 7 Professional offers additional productivity features for small business, such as:

• Aero features like Snap, Shake, and Peek are part of a redesigned desktop experience that helps you get more done in less time, working easily and intuitively
• Windows Taskbar offers new tools that can shave seconds or even minutes off your daily tasks with fast window previews, customization, and more
• Steps Recorder enables users to record step-by-step processes to create training tools or document problems for IT support staff
• Windows XP Mode can help you run older productivity software that would not otherwise run on Windows 7 Professional so you can get the most from your business software investments and reduce the potential for downtime

Answer 3

Win NT doesn't support new equipment and Microsoft doesn't provide support for Win NT anymore.

Answer 4

Windows NT is old server-based technology while XP was pretty much developed for the desktop. Doubt anyone uses NT anymore

Answer 5

Windows NT is older than XP, and less powerful.