Pentium Processor & Windows XP Pro

I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows 98 as
an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP Pro on it,
but will the processor work with it?

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Probably, check this link to make sure that particular hardware is
compatible with Windows XP:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/h...g/default.mspx
Particularly #3 Upgrade Advisor.

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"sanchez6" <> wrote in message
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>I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows
>98 as
> an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP
> Pro on it,
> but will the processor work with it?

"sanchez6" <> wrote in message
news:C00AC4FB-21CD-4317-97CB-...
> I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows 98
as
> an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP Pro on
it,
> but will the processor work with it?

It depends on a few other factors.. Like how much memory you have in the
computer, and the speed of the pentium.

I won't say it won't work, simply because I'm running XP Pro on a 433mHz
Pentium with 196MB SDRAM (PC-66 FSB). It's slower than my main computer,
but XP does run on it. And, I haven't had very many problems with it.

Hope this helps you a little.
Patrick.

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sanchez6 wrote:
> I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows 98 as
> an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP Pro on it,
> but will the processor work with it?
You might be better off using win2000.If the processor is less than P3
it will be slow.I am running a P3 667mz with 512 ram,seems to run fine.
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"Patrick Dickey" wrote:

> "sanchez6" <> wrote in message
> news:C00AC4FB-21CD-4317-97CB-...
> > I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows 98
> as
> > an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP Pro on
> it,
> > but will the processor work with it?
>
> It depends on a few other factors.. Like how much memory you have in the
> computer, and the speed of the pentium.
>
> I won't say it won't work, simply because I'm running XP Pro on a 433mHz
> Pentium with 196MB SDRAM (PC-66 FSB). It's slower than my main computer,
> but XP does run on it. And, I haven't had very many problems with it.
>
> Hope this helps you a little.
> Patrick.
>
> --
> Smile... Someone out there cares deeply for you...
>
>
>

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



"sanchez6" wrote:

> I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows 98 as
> an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP Pro on it,
> but will the processor work with it?

Actually, i have a pentium 200 with 128 megs of ram running Win XP Pro.
It runs like a dog.... but it runs.


Steve wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
> "sanchez6" wrote:
>
>
>>I just got a computer that has a Pentium Processor and it has Windows 98 as
>>an operating system. I want to install a bigger hard drive and XP Pro on it,
>>but will the processor work with it?