Windows XP is generally user friendly compared to other Windows programs. Thus, it is easy to operate and when you need tips and guides, all you need to do is click on the help button and everything is stated there. As a Windows XP user, I will recommend it to beginners so they would be able to explore really well the functionalities and just shift on a more advanced Windows programs later on. No wonder when Windows XP was launched, it was a big hit among pc users. Though it is still have to capture the remaining market, in no time, it will have a more sophisticated version.