wizardtres said:
Recently my computer's PSU took a dive and burned out the mobo, possibly more damage has happened I don't know yet. I have an older computer than has windows 98 OS in it, it is an IBM that just has the Restore disk. It is capable of running windows XP. I have an XP retail home version that was used in the computer that just died. Is it possible to use the XP retail version to Upgrade the windows 98 computer. I really don't want to a complete new install because I do have files and games that I would like to keep from the IBM computer.
As long as you meet the minimum sytem requirements, then yes. Here are the requirements (they are very low) copied from Microsoft;
PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, 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 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*
• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
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Additional Items or Services Required to Use Certain Windows XP Features
• For 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 and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply
• 14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem
• For networking:
• 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
• For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need:
• Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access
• For voice and video conferencing, both parties also need:
• 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
• Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset
• For video conferencing, both parties also need:
• Video conferencing camera
• Windows XP
• For application sharing, both parties also need:
• 33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
• Windows XP
• For remote assistance:
• Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network
• For sound:
• Sound card and speakers or headphones
• For DVD video playback:
• DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
• 8 MB of video RAM
• For Windows Movie Maker:
• Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device
• 400-MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
* Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network.
