| Item |
Requirement |
| Processor |
Minimum speed |
233 MHz
Intel® Pentium®/Celeron™ family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor |
| Maximum number |
2 |
| Recommended speed |
300 MHz
Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor |
| RAM |
Minimum |
64 MB
May limit performance and some features |
| Maximum |
4 GB |
| Recommended |
128 MB |
| Hard Drive Space |
Minimum to run setup |
1.5 GB |
| Typical install size - clean install |
1.5 GB |
| Approximate drive space used in upgrade over Windows Me |
925 MB |
| Approximate drive space used in upgrade over Windows 2000 |
675 MB |
| Other Hardware Requirements |
Supported CD, DVD, or network
Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
Keyboard and Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device |
Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features |
| Internet Access |
Some Internet functionality may require Internet
access, a Microsoft.NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee
to a service provider. Local or long-distance telephone toll charges may
apply.
14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem
|
| Networking |
Network adapter appropriate for connecting to
local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network. Access to the network
connection. Access to third-party networks may require additional
charges.
|
Instant Messaging
Voice and Video Conferencing
Application Sharing |
Both parties need Microsoft.NET Passport account and
Internet access or Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and
network access. Some configurations may require download of additional
components. |
| Voice and Video Conferencing |
Both parties need:
- 33.6-Kbps or higher speed modem, or a network connection
- Microphone
- Sound card or motherboard with integrated sound
- Speakers or headset
|
| Video Conferencing |
Both parties need:
- Video conferencing camera
- Windows XP
|
| Application Sharing |
Both parties need:
- 33.6-Kbps or higher speed modem, or a network connection
- Windows XP
|
| Remote Assistance |
Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network. |
| Remote Desktop |
A Microsoft® Windows® 95 or later-based computer, and the two computers must be connected by a network |
| Sound |
Sound card or motherboard with integrated sound
Speakers or headphones
|
| DVD Video Playback |
DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
8 MB of video RAM
|
| Windows Movie Maker |
Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device
400-MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
|