XP has used the options of alpha compositing effects, visual styles and drop shadows which totally change the interface of an operating system.
XP has retained some features from the previous versions but the user will note a new interface as soon as booting the system as Windows XP has adopted a new visual look on the interface. The intuitive user interface, expanded capabilities in terms of media and better support for hardware made it well-liked among users and critics. Critics clearly noted the improved performance and increased stability as compared to Windows Me which was the previous version designed mainly for domestic users.
Windows XP enjoyed very positive reviews on its release. Windows XP was fully released to the users on 25th October by none other than Microsoft who is the producer of most extensively used operating systems, applications and programs.
