Reliable, Roll back to previous state, auto
driver updates, latest hardware & driver support, Windows XP core
files protection, compatible with earlier versions of Windows
 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
Windows XP
For application sharing, both parties also need:
33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
Windows XP
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.
 
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