winxp requirements

Computer/processor

* PC with a 233-MHz or faster processor required;
* 300-MHz Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended

Memory

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

Hard Disk

* 1.5 GB of available hard-disk space required
* (hard-disk usage will vary based on configuration; custom install may use more or less disk space)

Drive

* CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive

Other Devices

* Keyboard
* Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Display

* Super VGA monitor
* video adapter supporting 800 x 600 or higher resolution

Additional Windows XP Requirements for Certain Items or Services

* For DVD Video Playback

DVD-ROM drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software and 8 MB of video RAM

* For Windows Movie Maker
* Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device and 400-MHz or faster processor

Additional Windows XP Requirements to Use Additional Features

* Microphone and Sound Card
* Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset required for voice and video conferencing

Instant Messaging
For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need a .NET Passport account and Internet access, or Exchange 2000 Server instant-messaging account and network access
Internet Functionality
Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider
Network Adapter
Network adapter appropriate for the type of network to which you wish to connect, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure 14.4-Kbps or faster modem; additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network
*note: If you notice your start up time is increasing take a look at your startup folder to see what is really needed.

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