I have a sound card that has been installed but it is asking for the Windows 98 disc, which I don't have. So I was wondering if it would be safe for my computer to install Windows XP, and not have any problems. Yeah, and like I said in the question my processor is for Wondows 98. So if you could give me accurate advice, I'd appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
2006-12-02 14:25:55 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
I have 10.1 GB left on my hard drive before I even try XP to let you know.
2006-12-02 14:32:21 · update #1
I also have 128MB of RAM with 48% free.
2006-12-02 14:56:37 · update #2
Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Home Edition
•PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, 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 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*
•Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
•CD-ROM or DVD drive
You can get a complete listing from http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx
2006-12-02 14:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Honest Answer: Don't know!
There are too many variables unknown, as Computers during 99 to 2001 when '98 stopped selling, are in the bottom bracket of the XP systems.
XP most probably will run, but will it run well is really the question, and with all it's hardware working.
That computer is now over 5 years old, now considered a old PC in today's fast moving market.
2006-12-02 22:36:05 · answer #2 · answered by sharpetown42 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would just go to Windows 2000, I once tried XP with a PC with 128mb of ram = SLOW!!! But if you really want to... try it.
2006-12-02 23:52:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Place the cd into the drive and let the screen pop up. There is a section that asks if you want to check compatibility. Run that as check upgrade only. The disc scans your system and checks to make sure you have everything needed to function. (hardware, memory, etc.)
2006-12-02 22:33:50 · answer #4 · answered by tw0cl0n3m3 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-03 06:21:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. A PC that old won't have enough RAM or hard disk space to run XP very well. You really need 256MB and really 512MB to get any performance at all.
2006-12-02 22:27:39 · answer #6 · answered by Sir J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can test to see if your computer can run windows XP by downloading and running Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/home/upgrading/advisor.mspx
2006-12-03 01:16:35 · answer #7 · answered by G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
P500, 256 megs of RAM too? Those would be my minimums.
And, yes, the rest should go smoothly. Delete the Win9x cab files when you're done.
2006-12-02 22:42:57 · answer #8 · answered by geek49203 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't do it. It will be painfully slow.... because I've done it (Windows 98 to XP)
2006-12-02 22:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by Glenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
FIRST OF ALL CHECK AND SEE HOW MUCH SPACE IS REQUIRED ON YOUR HARD DRIVE FOR XP AND GO FROM THERE.
GOD BLESS
2006-12-02 22:29:06 · answer #10 · answered by thewindowman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋