Upgrading to Windows XP
Before upgrading to Windows XP Professional, you must check that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements, as shown in the table below. Most modern hardware will meet these requirements without difficulty.
| Hardware | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Processor | 233 MHz Intel Pentium II/Celeron or AMD-compatible (300 MHz or higher is strongly recommended). XP Professional supports up to two processors. |
| Memory | Minimum 64 MB of RAM (128 MB or more recommended). Maximum 4 GB. |
| Hard disk | 1.5 GB of free space for installation. Additional space may be required for applications and features |
| Display | Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) compatible or better display adapter. Monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution. |
| Input devices | Keyboard and mouse or other pointing device. |
| CD-ROM | CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive if setup is being performed from CD-ROM. |
| Floppy disk | High-density 3.5" drive if setup is being performed across a network using a network client or boot disk. |
| Network adapter | Appropriate Network adapter card if setup is being performed across a network. |
