Run a productive legal practice.
The Microsoft^® Windows^® XP Professional operating system is built on an enhanced version of the proven Windows 2000 engine. The operating system uses a protected memory model that helps make Windows XP Professional the most reliable Windows operating system yet.

Protect your important legal documents and information.
The Encrypting File System option provides a high level of protection from hackers and data theft by transparently encrypting files with a randomly generated key. If a laptop computer gets stolen or lost, unauthorized users should not be able to read or view the confidential legal files.

Control access to sensitive legal information.
User-level access control gives users a range of options for sharing files and folders to individuals or groups of people in a law firm. Users can select which folders are to be shared, who will have access to the folder and the level of permissions granted to each user or group of users

Work from anywhere.
The Remote Desktop feature allows users to connect and use a desktop computer running Windows XP remotely from another computer, giving users access to all of their legal briefs, appointments and applications as if they were sitting at their desk. In addition, Windows XP simplifies wireless networking through support for 802.1x, making it seamless for mobile users to connect to corporate networks and public "hotspots" through secure wireless connections without needing to reconfigure their machines.

Communicate and connect easily with clients and colleagues.
With Windows Messenger, users can see if their clients and colleagues are online and choose to instantly communicate with them using written text, voice or video communication, with better performance and higher quality.

Share control of the computer with colleagues to get assistance.
With Remote Assistance, a support professional or a colleague running Windows XP can chat with others, view what they are working on, and with permission, collaborate on one computer to fix a problem or explain how to use a program.

Reverse harmful system changes.
Recovery tools in Windows XP provide a safety net to keep a practice running. With System Restore, users can undo harmful changes quickly and easily. For example, if hardware drivers or software applications are installed and a problem resulting from the change is discovered, users can easily reverse and "undo" the change. Automated System Recovery allows users to restore their computer to a working state if they are not able to start their computer.

Complete tasks more efficiently.
The new task-based user interface makes it easier for users to work with frequently used tasks, documents and programs. Users will find the new simplified design is familiar, but more friendly and easy to use.

Share computers and network resources.
Easy networking lets you share valuable resources and devices among your employees, such as documents, faxes, printers and an Internet connection. Fast user switching makes sharing a computer with colleagues easier.

Get connected to the Internet quickly and securely.
Research online legal information by connecting your computers to the Internet through a single Internet connection, quickly and securely, resulting in potential savings in Internet service provider and hardware costs. Internet Connection Firewall helps protect your computers from harmful attacks and intrusions from the Internet.

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