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Name: Bob
Date: November 17, 2003 at 12:15:34 Pacific
OS: 98SE
CPU/Ram: p200mmx / 128ram
Comment:

I have a p200mmx system w/128mbram
I am thinkin of purchasing a xp cd and I was wondering if this system willhandel it and what are the requirements



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Name: David Chan
Date: November 17, 2003 at 12:23:16 Pacific
Reply:

I won't waste the $ on XP with this PC.
XP will work well if you have a 300MHz or faster CPU and 256~512 MB Ram.

Your PC will likely need a BIOS update to handle XP.
Plus older S/W like Easy CD v/3 or 4 will not work with XP.

Just for your own curiousity you can go to PC Pitstop and run the online test to see if your PC will handle XP.

Here is the link:
http://www.pcpitstop.com/xpready/default.asp



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Response Number 2
Name: Bob
Date: November 17, 2003 at 12:33:19 Pacific
Reply:

Tryied the test and it said every thing will work fine
Thanks Dave


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Response Number 3
Name: Jonathan
Date: November 17, 2003 at 12:34:27 Pacific
Reply:

I wouldn't do it. It's a *huge* pain.

Jonathan


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Response Number 4
Name: Jonathan
Date: November 17, 2003 at 12:36:34 Pacific
Reply:

I should be clearer than that. I should say, the problem isn't installation, it's the speed at which a machine like that will run.


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Response Number 5
Name: XpUser
Date: November 17, 2003 at 14:39:10 Pacific
Reply:

I have seen XP Pro running well on a 400 mhz, 128mb ram machine. It's a matter of knowing what you need to do to optimize the OS.


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Response Number 6
Name: Kevin The Tech Dude
Date: November 17, 2003 at 15:00:07 Pacific
Reply:

It will run but it will be very slughish due to the fact you only have 128megs of memory. So if you do not mind things taking a few mins to open then go for it but you are better off with 98SE in my opinion.

KTTD


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