There are actually a few different versions of Windows XP. Before buying any version, you should check to
make sure you have the minimum requirements to run the Windows XP operating system.
Windows XP Home Edition
The Home Edition of Windows XP will work on just about any up-to-date computers, and is geared towards the home user who wants to communicate with friends, browse the internet, and do small scale personal projects such as playing around with digital photo editing and so on.
Minimum Requirements
233 MHz CPU
64 Megabits of RAM
1.5 Gigs of available Hard Disk space
Super VGA, at least 800×600 resolution
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Recommended Requirements
300 MHz CPU
128 Megabits of RAM
1.5 Gigs of available HD space
Super VGA
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Network adapter
Sound card and speakers or headphones
Windows XP Professional Edition
Professional Edition requires about the same as the home edition and is roughly the same operating system with a number of different features, geared towards producing professional grade work with your PC or Mac.
Minimum Requirements
233 MHz CPU
64 Megabits of RAM
1.5 Gigs of available Hard Disk space
Super VGA, at least 800×600 resolution
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Recommended Requirements
300 MHz CPU
128 Megabits of RAM
1.5 Gigs of available HD space
Super VGA
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Network adapter
0ASound card and speakers or headphones
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 (MCE)
MCE is geared more towards, as the name implies, media creation and manipulation, such as video and sound work, or playing DVDs in high resolution.
Minimum Requirements
1.6 GHz CPU
256 Megabits of RAM
30 Gigs of available Hard Disk space for mobile systems
60 Gigs of available HD space for non-mobile systems
64 MB DDR 4x AGP DirectX 9 graphics card
1024×768 resolution for 4:3 aspect ratio
1280×720 resolution for widescreen ratio
DVD drive
Internet connection
Recommended Options
TV Tuner Card
MCE Compatible Remote Control
Windows XP Starter Edition
As the name implies, Starter Edition is sort of a bare bones version of Windows XP. This OS is available in various countries throughout the world such as Mexico, and is seen as a cost effective way to equip several computers with Windows. It should be easy to do most basic computer functions with the Starter Edition, but many programs will have to be bought seperately.
Minimum Requirements
233 MHz CPU
64 Megabits of RAM
1.5 Gigs of available Hard Disk space
Super VGA, at least 800×600 resolution
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Recommended Requirements
300 MHz CPU
128 Megabits of RAM
1.5 Gigs of available HD space
Super VGA
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Network adapter
Sound card and speakers or headphones
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