i have a 2gig computer and have ME at the moment, i want XP please advise.
2006-08-26 20:47:57 · 12 answers · asked by thomas 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I have just done what you asked. I just stuck the XP CD in the disc drive & let it run over the top of ME. Works fine.
ps 2 gig is rather too small for your hard drive. Also make sure you have at least 256MB ram preferably 512MB.
XP is a "heavy" peogram. I had 128MB Ram when I 1st installed XP...my comuter couldnt really cope with anything I did on it. I now have 512 MB ..works fine.
2006-08-26 21:29:39 · answer #1 · answered by baz 9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you mean 2gig processor, you're fine. Just put the XP disk in the drive and it will tell you what to do. If you mean 2gig drive, you're probably better off getting a new PC with it pre-installed, as many have said.
2006-08-26 21:01:08 · answer #2 · answered by johninmelb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with other posters, your hard drive is far too small to comfortably install Windows XP. You should buy a larger one.
You then have to consider whether you wish to upgrade ME or do a fresh install of Windows XP.
The advantage of upgrading is that you will be able to keep the settings that you currently have, and the upgrade version of Windows XP is cheaper than the full version. Having said that, however, you also carry across any redundant files, spyware, malware, viruses, etc. that currently exist on your hard drive.
My advice would be to purchase a larger hard drive and the full version of Windows XP and install that.
One thing to consider with doing this is that you will have to reinstall all the software that you currently use. You do have the CDs, don't you?
Best of luck in whatever you choose to do.
2006-08-30 12:53:54 · answer #3 · answered by micksmixxx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 Gigs if your HDD space, its far too less. You'll need to upgrade your HDD to atleast 20 Gigs and Min of 512 MB RAM for best performance.
Need to backup your data and allow XP to do a clean install which will wipe off all your existing data.
If you wanna keep both, then partition the hard drive and install XP on a seperate hard drive parition.
2006-08-26 20:52:21 · answer #4 · answered by Pj 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have XP cd, and strat installation, You will see options to upgrade or to new installation. If you select update, all data , settings, and other programs on your computer remain, with XP.
Whereas if you do not see an Update option, or you choose to get a new installation, You can either format the hard disk and new install, or you can do a dual boot install if you have enough space on your hard disk.
2006-08-26 20:56:10 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well you need either
Install New Fresh copy Of windows xp
and there is steps to Install It
Or You can have a copy of Windows xp on Your Hard driver
Then you Install it
But i Recommend Install Fresh windows
because windows me soon will be Out of service Just like Windows 98
2006-08-26 20:51:55 · answer #6 · answered by Momomada 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Would be cheaper to buy a new pc. By the time you went and bought WinXP and a new hard drive to put it on, Easier and cheaper to get a new one with it already installed. Go look at a E-Machine. I own 2 at this time and love them
2006-08-26 20:52:12 · answer #7 · answered by myothernewname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You really need to get a new pc or bigger hard drive.My mobile phone is a 4 gig so your pc is a little old mate.
Games these days are 1-2 gig in size.
2006-08-26 20:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by mr_sister_uk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2 gig hard drive or processor, if h/d you will need at least 20 gig , go for a clean install with xp, just follow onscreen instruction's,also recommend at least 512Mb memory , that easy
2006-08-27 01:29:25 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your 2 Gb system is not big enough to support win xp (needs 10 Gb at least to run properly)
your mother board will not support win xp
you need a completly new system
2006-08-28 09:29:15 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋