2007-06-22 22:06:03 · 5 answers · asked by karen 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
not a chance - windows XP requires much more power than is available in an old 486 - the computer won't let you install it
2007-06-22 22:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by ms_Lila 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First, the old BIOS of that 486's board does not even recognize what we are talking about here. It might not even be capable of detecting the CD drive that you would need to load XP. Then, the system RAM could be too small to permit loading of XP. The hard drive could also be too small or BIOS is unable to recognize large hard drives.
BUT nobody is stopping you from giving it a try, then tell us all it.
2007-06-23 06:38:42 · answer #2 · answered by Karz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. Here are the system requirements for Windows XP: http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx
2007-06-23 05:40:19 · answer #3 · answered by adi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything less than 12 to 1400 cannot handle it. Might accept it, but cannot handle it.
2007-06-23 05:31:41 · answer #4 · answered by careercollegestudent69 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Youd need alot of floppies to do that.....lol nah its not possible mate
2007-06-23 11:16:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋