Since I can't install Windows XP nor Vista, I want a newer version that isnt 98. Please don't tell me to buy a new computer, I am planing on buying one in the future but right now I don't have the money.
Processor (CPU)
Number of CPUs: 1
Name: Sempron (Thoroughbred)
Clock frequency: 1200 Mhz
Socket: Socket A (Socket-A)
Voltage: 3.30 Volt
Technology: 0.13 µm
Vendor: Advanced Micro Devices
Model: Familie 6 Modell 8 Stufe 1
Cache(s): 128 KB Level1 ; 256 KB Level2 ; 0 KB Level3 ; 0 KB Trace
Motherboard
Model: M825VXX
Manufacturer: ECS
Display and Graphics Card
Name: S3 Graphics ProSavageDDR
Chipset: S3 ProSavage DDR
RAM: 32 MB
DAC: Internal
BIOS date:
Memory (RAM)
Maximum modules: 0
Installed modules: 0
RAM type:
Access speed: No Information available
Total: 95 MB
Used: 95 MB (100 %)
Free: 0 MB (0 %)
Swap File (virtual memory)
Total: 1.952 MB
Used: 191 MB (10 %)
Free: 1.760 MB (90 %)
2007-01-07 06:51:45 · 13 answers · asked by Kiss 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You are cutting it close on the ram, but I think it will run. What ever you do, don't install windows me. That was quite possibly the worst "operating" system ever released. You want to aim for about 128-256mg of ram to match the specs you have listed up there. You do meet the system requirements set by microsoft, but they set the bar so low that it really isnt feasible to run of their requirements. My suggestion is to go ahead and install 2000, if it runs fast enough for you then good. If it does not, then add more ram :)
2007-01-07 06:54:19 · answer #1 · answered by premise 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHATEVER the others said, you're bound to Windows 98!!
You could install Millenium, but that OS is buggy; besides Microsoft dropped it years ago! Don't do that!
XP requires a (much) larger hard disk than the one your computer is equipped with. So, unfortunately, XP will fail to install.
Windows 2000 requires 64 Mb RAM; although it is stable, nice and faster than XP, your computer is short on RAM - and 2000 will refuse to install!
In case you can't have that larger hard disk, you are bound to Windows 98! REALLY! (It's Windows 98 C the best '98 release which you can buy from e-bay for a couple of bucks.)
As for Vista... you'd better stay away for it - even if you will buy a state of the art computer! It's sluggish, resource-wasting, works on prefferencially-selected monitors and is full of intrussion britches; they want to spy our every move with Vista! Really!
Don't fall for XP on 64 bits either - or you'll be no longer able to run older applications. There is no upwards compatibility in other words.
Your best bet for the next few years is XP-Home / mediacenter - I think.
2007-01-07 07:15:38 · answer #2 · answered by Emil Alexandrescu 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How long and what do you intend to do with this computer?
Have you seen the price of a new box? They are really comming down, and you could get a used one.
The other thing with this comptuer, is that it will be getting difficult to do any upgrading, especially RAM.
In the meantime, keep your eyes on new boxes, start finding sources for used machines, they will perform much better for you when you can afford one.
Otherwise, install Windows 2000, do not goto WinME.
2007-01-07 07:02:40 · answer #3 · answered by Sam M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, this computer would run Windows XP just fine; however, I would recommend using 2000 for best performance. Don't use ME because it was extremely buggy. 2000 is a nice stable platform and I think you'll enjoy it. Overall, the computer isn't horrible...couple cheap upgrades and you'd be able to run Vista even. Good luck!
2007-01-07 06:55:31 · answer #4 · answered by Scott B 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you could if you had more ram you have very low amount of ram you need to buy a couple new ones i have 2 one gig would work but it is better to have two you just get more space to do stuff hope that helps
2007-01-07 07:18:13 · answer #5 · answered by mikekimey47@yahoo.com 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking for an Essex? I have a good used one. This is all far out of date as is the software you talk about.
2007-01-07 07:01:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you can upgrade your Windows 98 to Windows Me without formating your C drive and without loosing your data.
2007-01-07 07:13:18 · answer #7 · answered by LitrateKB 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one you need more memory.... now days you need at least 129 megs or more... i have windows xp and i had to have 129mb of memory for it to properly run... vista you need over 500mb of memory for it to even run on your computer... and a 32bit graphics card... xp should install once you upgrade your memory. memory if you shop right can be no much. depends how and where you shop...
2007-01-07 06:55:50 · answer #8 · answered by archangel8191974 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with a window 2000 office box then yes i think so
2007-01-07 06:54:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anthony 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just a tip based on past experience..
Don't install ME.. I did and it was awful.
good luck
2007-01-07 07:05:19 · answer #10 · answered by zorba1360 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋