Windows XP Media Center Edition (or XPMCEfor short) is a special version of MS Windows XP designed for use on a monitor or television screen and with features targeted at home entertainment such as storing pictures, music and video. It can be controlled with a remote control instead of a mouse.

You can transfer files that are already on your computer to your device by using Windows Media Player 10. When you use Windows Media Player 10, files are automatically converted to a format and size that the device recognizes (see the "What types of files can Portable Media Centers play?" section).

Windows XP Home is designed as an upgrade for Windows 9x/Me and therefore ships with the same type of consumer features found in Windows Me. The biggest difference is processor support: Windows XP Home will support only one processor, while Professional supports two. I have a full and detailed list available regarding the differences between the two editions available, however: Use this showcase to determine which version is for you.

You can transfer files that are already on your computer to your device by using Windows Media Player 10. When you use Windows Media Player 10, files are automatically converted to a format and size that the device recognizes (see the "What types of files can Portable Media Centers play?" section).

Microsoft recommends Windows XP Professional for the education environment. Windows XP Home Edition is a limited subset of Windows XP Professional and does not take advantage of the extended capabilities around desktop management, mobility and multi-processor support. Windows XP Professional includes ALL of the benefits of Home Edition plus: Greater security, including the ability to encrypt your files and folders, to protect your sensitive data.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) brings users the latest security updates and innovations from Microsoft. It establishes stronger security settings that help defend against viruses, hackers, and worms and will provide unique new security features designed to make it easier for you to protect your tablet PC. Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 is the new Microsoft operating system for tablet PCs. It combines new features for the tablet, such as the new TIP tool. Service Pack 2 is a free upgrade.

Unfortunately, video recorded in Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004, which is an MPEG-2 file that has a .dvr-ms file name extension, cannot be imported into Movie Maker.

Yes, you may play audio on a device other than an iPod. Seattle Pacific University currently posts audio to iTunes U in a non-protected .mp3 file format, so any audio you download will work on most mainstream devices. However, because video is posted in an Apple proprietary format, it cannot be played on devices other than the iPod. See your device documentation for instructions on adding files. See the prior question for the location of files downloaded to your computer from iTunes U.

For Windows XP 64-Bit Edition Version 2003 only (for Itanium-based systems), fixed disks are partitioned using GPT partitioning. GPT disks can be converted to MBR disks only if all existing partitioning is first deleted, with associated loss of data.

Support for the Portable Media Center players, such as the Creative Labs Zen PMC, or iRiver PMP-120 was added in version 2.6. Upgrades are free for existing customers (download here), and add new options specifically for the Portable Media Centers for both DVD, and MPEG / AVI video conversions.

Portable Media Centers play more than just music. You can also play video, such as TV shows that you record on your computer; movies and home video that you download from the Internet; and you can view digital photos anywhere at anytime.

Our hardware partners are developing Portable Media Centers with storage capacity from 20 to 40 gigabytes (GB) in size, depending on the manufacturer and model. With a 40-GB hard disk you can hold up to 160 hours of video, up to 10,000 songs, or tens of thousands of pictures.**

Windows XP Service Pack 2 includes many security updates. Installing SP2 helps protect your computer from malware, such as viruses, trojans and spyware. This is a Service Pack every computer running XP should have installed. Tablet PC Edition 2005, a part of SP2 for Tablet PCs, includes a huge improvement in handwriting recognition. It also has a much-improved Tablet Input Panel. This can be undocked so that the TIP is always close to your pen if input is available.

We need to import defects managed in Excel file into our TD project. How can we import and revert them to tickets. We have been using an app called GenericSQLReport to get Excel and Access files of TD info which made our lives a lot easier to produce the reports we need.

No, however you can upgrade from Windows XP Home Edition to Windows XP Professional to get Remote Desktop. You can use Windows XP Home Edition as the client for accessing your Windows XP Professional computer running Remote Desktop.

Yes. The DRM adds a right in the license to enable or disable copying to a portable device or portable media. When enabled, the packaged digital media file can be copied to a portable device or portable media.

Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions and Windows XP Professional x64 Edition were introduced with the release of Windows Server 2003 SP1, all sharing a common codebase. It is this common codebase that allows SP2 to provide updates to all versions of Windows Server 2003 and the Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. In August 2004, Windows XP Service Pack 2 was released for the x86 editions of Windows XP.

There is a lot of information about how to use your Portable Media Center on the Tips and Tricks page.

Yes. Windows XP includes a technology called WPA (discussed above), which enforces a license Microsoft has been using for years (that is, you're supposed to buy one copy of Windows for each computer). However, there are ways in which you can minimize your costs. If you only need Home Edition, and you qualify for the upgrade version, buy two copies of that. Or use Microsoft's new Additional Family License (AFL) option to get 8 to 12 percent off the cost of the second installation.

Not legally, and I won't tell you how it can be done. The official policy is that each computer needs its own individual copy of the software.