The TechGuys : Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Summary

This section contains detailed help and information for Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition, along with a FAQ and a Virtual Desktop.

Is Software Preinstalled

Software Category

Operating System/Drivers

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Minimum System Requirements

		Home Edition	Professional
CPU	Minimum Speed	Intel®® Pentium®® 233 MHz
	Maximum Number Of CPUs	1	2
	Recommended Speed	300MHz CPU
RAM	Minimum	64MB
	Maximum	4GB
	Recommended	128MB
Hard Disk Space	Minimum To Run Setup	1.5GB
	Typical Install Size - Clean Install	1.5GB
	Approximate Disk Space Used in Upgrade over Microsoft®® Windows® Me *	925MB
	Approximate Disk Space Used in Upgrade over Microsoft®® Windows® 2000 Pro	N/A	675MB
Other Hardware	Required for Installation	Supported CD, DVD or Network
* This includes 125MB for uninstall information saved automatically during an upgrade over Windows® Me

Manufacturer

Microsoft®

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