what speck does my laptop need to run windows xp profesonal?

Answer 1

Go look on the box for the XP Pro discs at a store and it will say what is needed and what is recommended.

Answer 2

Here's the minimum requirements:

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

Answer 3

The link listed is Microsoft's own requirements For Windows XP PRO

Windows XP Professional System Requirements
Published: August 24, 2001


Get Windows XP Professional on a New Computer
Order from one of several computer manufacturers.

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


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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.

Answer 4

As long as it as enough memory 512 or mre it will run if you only have 256 it will run but be aware the more programs you stick on it the slower it will run OK.

Answer 5

Here is the minimun requirements for running WinXP Pro

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.mspx

Answer 6

pentium 3 or above, at least 256 megs of ram, 20 gig hard drive.. that's minimum

Answer 7

500mhz speed, 256 mg ram, 20 gig hard drive

Answer 8

Microsoft offers system requirements on their website.. visit this address

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx

Answer 9

it may need a bigger hard drive
it co0uld need more memery
it could need a better gravics card