Microsoft Windows XP Professional OEM

Windows XP pro is clearly superior to earlier versions in all key performance categories.

Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional

PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended.

128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)

1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*

Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor

CD-ROM or DVD drive

Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features

For Internet access:

Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply

14.4 kilobits per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem

For networking:

Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges

For instant messaging, voice and videoconferencing, and application sharing, both parties need:

Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)

For voice and videoconferencing, both parties also need:

33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection

Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset

For videoconferencing, both parties also need:

Video conferencing camera

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For application sharing, both parties also need:

33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection

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For remote assistance:

Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network

For remote desktop:

A Windows 95 or later–based computer, and the two machines must be connected by a network

For sound:

Sound card and speakers or headphones

For DVD video playback:

DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software

8 MB of video RAM

For Windows Movie Maker:

Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device

400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture

* Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.