What is the minimum RECOMMENDED processor speed for an installation of WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL?

Question

I have given answer of 233Mhz is minimum required speed but is not recommened speed

Answer 1

The minimum hardware requirements for Windows XP Professional include: • Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)
• At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended)
• At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard disk
• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
• Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device
• Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
• Sound card
• Speakers or headphones

Answer 2

According to Microsoft .....
Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional :

• PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or 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 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*

• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/evaluation/sysreqs.mspx

regards,
Philip T

Answer 3

Well, yes.

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Answer 4

Well at least double the 233MHz, but really for any version of xp to operate how you want it, I would go for at least a gig CPU, 512MB of memory, decent graphics card, then that way you give your self a little scope.

Answer 5

i would say at least 600 mhz

Answer 6

ok