i dont know whats on it though.its just that its got 1GB rather than my old tired 256MB
2007-02-15 21:47:54 · 10 answers · asked by theswamipapster 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
yes if you have the certificate nimber.
2007-02-15 21:52:12 · answer #1 · answered by a.c 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the OEM version of Windows, the license applies to the motherboard, chip etc combination so you should be able to transfer XP to a new hard drive.
But 256mb and 1 gig are used to measure RAM, not the size of the hard drive. It sounds like you have been given a RAM chip.
It may work with your motherboard or it may not, the only way to find out is try it and see. if it works it will improve the performance of your pc, and you can use it as well as your 256mb RAM.
But RAM is not a hard drive; it won't affect XP at all except to make it faster.
2007-02-15 22:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the reason any replica of Microsoft homestead windows XP chews up not uncomplicated force area is that it has a wide database that means that there are more than a number of drivers that get put in for differant products which incorporates scanners,mice printers etc. that is why once you plug in a gadget which incorporates a printer homestead windows XP immediately is favourite with what gadget is pluged in to the USB port for examole. it is called Plug And Play. And thats why XP and Vista opt for a lot area. God the others don't have any clue The question Is why XP makes use of a lot area?
2016-11-23 12:36:05 · answer #3 · answered by shery 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am assuming that it is a RAM stick that you are talking it. This is your random access memory and upgrading it from 256 to 1 gig will make a world of difference to you if it works. If you look on the stick it should tell what size it is for ex. PC4200sdram. You can do one of two things from here: 1. install it in your motherboard and re-boot to see if it works OR 2. look up your computer model # (google or whatever) and see what size it would take to upgrade yours. Then you can match and see if they are compatible without tearing into your computer. If you are looking to do it yourself it is not a big deal, but if you are looking to pay someone to install it then it would be a good idea to make sure it is compatible. I know you can verify COMPAQ and HEWLITT PACKARD on hpshopping.com for the correct size stick.
2007-02-15 23:39:49 · answer #4 · answered by Tara S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1gb lol errmmm no windows xp with all the updates takes up about 5gb of space. you used to have a 256 mb one. are you using a commadore amiga?
2007-02-15 21:51:40 · answer #5 · answered by P H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have no chance sticking xp on that, and if you have xp on that 256MB you have worked miracles.
2007-02-15 21:55:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think theres any point putting xp on there, if its 1GB. because as soon as you install xp on it, your probably left with 200MB, which is nothing. don't waste your time
2007-02-15 21:51:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need at least 2GB to install windows xp on a hard drive, good luck to you
2007-02-15 21:52:55 · answer #8 · answered by Matt H 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
well yah it wont do noting to your systm format the disk first
2007-02-15 21:53:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. trash it...usually xp with all the updates and what have you wont function well below 1.5.
2007-02-15 21:55:54 · answer #10 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋