Is it possible to install XP on an old computer that has windows 95?

Question

I have an old computer in the basement with 95. I want to purchase XP cd. will it take?

Answer 1

Yes you can, but not recomended. Most likely, the computer you have with windows 95 has small hard drive space. The xp program will take up alot of it and all other programs will run very slow. I know this from experience. I installed xp on my computer that had small hard drive space and pretty much rendered it useless. Now I wish and had the 95 program to put back on it so it could be at least a backup computer for the kids to do homework and stuff. Before you buy the CD, check on it the space required and recomended size of your hard drive. Make sure you leave yourself plenty of room. I didnt and that was my mistake.

Answer 2

According to Microsoft.com, the minimum system requirements for XP are:
- 300 MHz Pentium processor
- 128 MB of RAM (memory)
- 1500 MB of hard disk space
- CD-ROM drive

I dont know what your computer has - I think you can check by right-clicking on My Computer, then choosing Properties, but I'm not sure how this is done in Windows 95.

These days, most new computers are about 10 times faster than those requirements, so it might be worth considering getting a new one. Of course, this all depends on what you want to do with your PC.

Good luck!

Answer 3

If the configuration part in your system has better version lyk, 512 mb RAM, Pentium 4 Processor, n such new advancement in the reqiurements. N moreover, the main part in windows XP has fully upgraded and better usability to users... Wella, the possilblity of ur chances r in two ways.. either u have the specific new advancement in your system or u've to buy it.... So, in my view, Windows 95 is not been used all over the universe in general way. Better u can change it windows XP, cos its been suppoted everywhere in the software.. Soif it doesnt install in your configuration of old PC... Dont make any hesitation, go ahead for Windows XP n experience the Computer World..

Answer 4

Hi. You will need at least 128Mb RAM (memory) or 256Mb for better performance before installing Win XP on your system. It will better if you have at least 20 GB of Hard disk space. Once these requirements are met, there are 3 ways of going ahead. 1.) There is an upgrade for win 95 to win XP. This is not very recommended. 2.) To keep your win 95 with win XP you will need to Debug your hard drive, partition it and then install win 95 on small partition and win XP on the bigger one. This requires great technical expertise and most technician do not like getting their hands into it as most of the computer manufacturers do not recommend it. 3.) The best way is to buy a normal win XP disk and run it on your system. It will automatically format your system and install itself. PS: Before you ahead with formatting and installation make sure you have all the Hardware Drivers(E.g: Video Drivers, Audio Drivers, Printer Drivers etc.) with you and taken back up of all the important information on your system as you will loose everything from your system once you format it.

Answer 5

Probably not. The computer might meet the minimum system requirements but as we all know, those just mean XP will boot. The performance will suck. I suggest upgrading to a cheap new system with XP already installed. For the $150 you'll have to spend another $250 will get you a decent basic box (no monitor).

Answer 6

It depends on the specification of the bits inside.... and from what I read earlier looking up XP for my current PC building project, Windows '95 owners aren't eligible to purchase the Upgrade version of XP... have to buy the full version.

The absolute minimum spec you can get away with running Windows XP (with alot of features turned off) is:
- 233MHz Processor (300MHz minimum recommended)
- 64MB RAM (128MB Recommended..... 512MB+ preferred)
- 1.5GB Hard Drive space
- Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
- CDROM or DVD Drive

Answer 7

The box for XP will tell you the minimum requirements for using XP. Make sure you have the requisite hardware and memory before attempting an installation.

Answer 8

certain. All software upgraded variations have an inbuilt ability to run a software of the before version. abode windows XP is an upgraded and more suitable version of abode windows ninety 5, etc. So flow ahead and play

Answer 9

It really depends on the hardware. If it is outdated and old, then installing xp on it will not help. You can install it, but it will probably be slow and certain functionality may not be operable.

Answer 10

Upgrade your BIOS, memory, graphics card and HD first. XP should install without issues.