Windows XP SP3 VS Windows Vista SP1
Windows XP SP3
With Windows XP, Microsoft primarily came up with features which would be of interest for large organizations but not from home users. Nevertheless our recommendation is to install Service Pack 3.
Performance
As far as soeed is concerned there is no noticeable improvement when compared to SP2. Windows hasn’t become faster. The only good news is that in spite of the improvements, Windows XP has not become any slower.
Security
The update offer all security patches released -over 1,100 individual fixes. Even the Security Center itself has been updated. Here in the Security Center, users get extensive information on active protection mechanisms. At long last, Windows XP offers onboard support for the WPA2 Wi-Fi encryption. Until now users had to install newer adapter software from third party provider.
Windows Vista SP1
With the first service Pack for vista. Microsoft has finally made its flagship system suitable for everyday use.
Performance
With this update users of Vista can copy file faster. Now, even multitasking operate efficiently – MP3 cracking while loading programs is a thing of the past. Notebook user can breathe a sigh of relief since the power management feature allows portable device up to 7% more run time.
Security
The hard disk encryption tool. Bitlocker, not only encrypts the Windows partion but also the entire hard disk of teh computer, but it available only in the Ultimate edition. Improvements to the Security Center include milicious softwar ewhich could modify status of the security applications within the center can no longer do so. Now, the security tools can report their status to Windows using a new, more secure protocol.
