Windows XP Professional System Requirements
Published: August 24, 2001
Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional
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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
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128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
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1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*
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Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
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CD-ROM or DVD drive
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Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features
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For Internet access:
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Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft .NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply
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14.4 kilobits per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem
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For networking:
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Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges
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For instant messaging, voice and videoconferencing, and application sharing, both parties need:
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Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)
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For voice and videoconferencing, both parties also need:
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33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
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Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset
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For videoconferencing, both parties also need:
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Video conferencing camera
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Windows XP
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For application sharing, both parties also need:
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33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
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Windows XP
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For remote assistance:
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Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network
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For remote desktop:
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A Windows 95 or later-based computer, and the two machines must be connected by a network
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For sound:
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Sound card and speakers or headphones
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For DVD video playback:
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DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
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8 MB of video RAM
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For Windows Movie Maker:
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Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device
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400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
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