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freeeky2
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_ 		22. January 2006 @ 04:06 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
My dads computer is a few years old, (P3 1Ghz with 640 RAM) and I am considering putting Win xp (home or prof) on it.

My question is, will there be an increase in performance?

This machine is quite well maintained, and hasnt needed a OS reinstall at any point in the past, but thought a re install now, may be needed to get the best out of it.

I have heard from many people that WIn ME is a dog of an operating system, so thought installing XP might be a good move.

I would be interested in your feedback on this, thanks.
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sobhy2406
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_ 		22. January 2006 @ 05:27 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
you should install win xp
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Jeanc1
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_ 		22. January 2006 @ 05:50 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Here's Nicrosoft specs for Windows Xp Pro installation. --

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

So go ahead !


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nameless9
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_ 		22. January 2006 @ 19:05 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah, definedtly go with XP pro. I have messed around with ME and that OS sucks pretty bad.

nameless9
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nameless9
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_ 		22. January 2006 @ 19:17 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Yeah, definedtly go with XP pro. I have messed around with ME and that OS sucks pretty bad.

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