I have a windows 2000 labtop with 256ram and 20gigabyte harddrive. Is it possible to upgrade to windows xp??
2006-07-27 10:18:32 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Programming & Design
Possible, but I wouldn't. If you think that your laptop is SLOW now, just watch. You ain't seen slow yet.
If you got LOTS more RAM, let's say 1000MB and did a CLEAN install, instead of Upgrade, just then, it might be OK.
You see, Windows XP is such a slow old dog, that if you reinstall all of your programs, it will be wicked slow.
2006-07-27 10:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Should be. Check the first link below to be sure. If you do upgrade to XP, be sure you get and install the service packs too.
Windows XP is something of a memory hog. More RAM is advisable. 256 MB is minimal -- at least 512 MBs is recommended. Depending on what you do with the laptop, a larger capacity hard drive is also recommended.
Alternatively, you may want to wait awhile for MS Windows VISTA (beyond its initial release is advised).
2006-07-27 10:36:02 · answer #2 · answered by Oddjob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should Install windows XP.
It means no you cant upgrade an NT based windows to windows XP. BUT you'll have no problem for installing & usnig windows XP.
2006-07-27 10:21:20 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. Farr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
System Requirements
Min Hard Drive Space: 1.5 GB
Min Processor Type: Intel Pentium - 233 MHz
Min RAM Size: 64 MB
Peripheral / Interface Devices: Mouse or compatible device, CD-ROM, SVGA monitor
So yup!
2006-07-27 10:23:22 · answer #4 · answered by ironman_ultimate 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but you'll be much happier in the long run if you back up your files, wipe the drive, and do a fresh install of XP rather than upgrading.
2006-07-27 10:21:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Win2k pro is upgradeable to winxp pro only, not winxp home. You need to double your ram to 512 and really should double your hard drive as well (yes, laptop drives can be changed). You did not tell us the mhz you are running so, even though it will work, you may be less than pleased with the result.
2006-07-27 10:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by smgray99 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think so.
but if u want out yourself,
just say u got plenty of time to go to nearby software store / while u go to a mall/hpermarket that sell windows software,just look at the box and see the requirement to install.
usually it mention whether u can upgrade /not from windows 2000/not.
2006-07-27 10:21:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is but you must either download the installation program from the microsoft website, Or have the windows XP disk and run it
2006-07-27 10:29:22 · answer #8 · answered by Feder 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. But do a clean install instead- it'll be much faster and it's a good excuse to ditch all the stuff you don't need.
2006-07-27 10:27:38 · answer #9 · answered by Oli 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes:
2k -> XP
2k Pro -> XP Pro
you gotta buy the upgrade though
2006-07-27 10:28:37 · answer #10 · answered by John J 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋