Windows XP compatible with my existing computer

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How can I determine that my computer --a Dell Dimension L8006 that I
purchased some 6 years-- is qualified to run Windows Xp?

Alan

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Use the upgrade advisor.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp [...] visor.mspx

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"Avieum" <Avieum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:406105FD-BDC7-4548-95E1-53B37224BC4C@microsoft.com...
> How can I determine that my computer --a Dell Dimension L8006 that I
> purchased some 6 years-- is qualified to run Windows Xp?
>
> Alan

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Avieum wrote:
> How can I determine that my computer --a Dell Dimension L8006 that I
> purchased some 6 years-- is qualified to run Windows Xp?
>
> Alan


This information will be found at the PC's
manufacturer's web site, and on Microsoft's Windows Catalog:
(http://www.microsoft.com/whdc/hcl/default.mspx) Additionally, run
Microsoft WinXP Upgrade Advisor to see if you have any incompatible
hardware components or applications.

HOW TO Prepare to Upgrade Win98 or WinMe
http://support.microsoft.com/defau [...] us;Q316639

Upgrading to Windows XP
http://aumha.org/win5/a/xpupgrad.htm


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Avieum wrote:
> How can I determine that my computer --a Dell Dimension L8006 that I
> purchased some 6 years-- is qualified to run Windows Xp?
>
> Alan

If your computer didn't come with XP, then it is best to wait until you
buy a new computer to get XP.

And at 6 physical years old, your computer is like 60 years old in human
years. It is a working AARP member, but damned close to retirement!

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Richard Urban [MVP] wrote:
> LOL
>
> You're talking about me again Kurt (-:

Well you should know how hard it is to teach a dog new tricks! If the
new trick is what you are interested in, then you are probably better
off getting a puppy.

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On Sun, 31 Jul 2005 06:36:02 -0700, Avieum
<Avieum@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote:

>How can I determine that my computer --a Dell Dimension L8006 that I
>purchased some 6 years-- is qualified to run Windows Xp?
>
>Alan

The install will test your PC or you can run a test online.
Unfortunately, microsoft allows machines with too little memory and
too slow of a processor to run XP adequately. I recommend a minimum
of 700MHz CPU and at least 256 MB ram (500 MB is better). Have at
least 15 GB hard disk free, as Windows is truly bloatware (I had to
install dot Net the other day just to install Ghost).