5 Features that was Introduced for the First Time in Windows XP

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In this article, we are going to provide you the list of 5 features that was introduced for the first time in Windows XP. As we Know, Windows XP is introduced to the world by the Microsoft back in 2001. However, this OS is also introduced to the world by replacing the Millenium OS. Windows XP was the most stable OS which is built by Microsoft till now. It was popularly used by the Home as well as the Work Environment Users. Now, Let’s talk about the list of 5 features that was introduced for the first time in Windows XP, which makes it the most popular operating system back days.

List of 5 features that was introduced for the first time in Windows XP

Two Columns in the Start Menu

Do you know Windows XP was the first OS which introduces two columns in the Start Menu? If you aren’t aware of it then here, say thanks to us.

Redesigned Control Panel Structure

In Windows XP developers also redesign the Control Panel Structure.

Remote Assistance

Remote Assistance is also first Introduced in Windows XP.

What is Remote Assistance?

It is a Program by which Administrator accepts an Invitation from the user so as to solve the OS related Problem remotely.

Note: Remote Assistance is still given by the Microsoft in Windows 10. It is present in Windows 8 also.

Windows Updates

These days we all are frustrated with Windows Updates, but Do you know that Windows Update feature is first introduced in Windows XP. It is a feature by which you can update your OS with the help of Microsoft Website Globally.

Note: Windows Updates are also present in Windows 7, 8 and 10.

What are the Stuffs Present in Windows Updates?

Security Patches and Latest Version of OS Files.

Driver Signing

It is a feature by which if the Device Manufacturer doesn’t follow the Microsoft Standard, then the device isn’t fully compatible with Microsoft OS. By this feature, Microsoft gives the user the facility to stop the installation of device drivers on the OS. Since the OS isn’t compatible with the device.

Later, when Microsoft develop Windows Vista it adds some new features to it. On the other hand, XP users can use the features by installing the Service Pack 3. Moreover, these new features are given in Windows 7 from starting.