Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Comparison

Complete Product

CD-ROM

Complete Product

CD-ROM

1 User

1 user(s)

XP Home Edition SP2

Processor: PC with a 233-MHz or faster processor required, 300-MHz Intel Pentium, Celeron family, AMD K6, Athlon, Duron family, or compatible processor recommended Memory: 128 MB of RAM or more recommended (64 MB minimum supported, may limit performance and some features) Hard Disk: 1.5 GB of available hard-disk space required (hard-disk usage will vary based on configuration, custom install may use more or less disk space), additional hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive Display: Super VGA monitor and video adapter supporting 800 x 600 or higher resolution Video Card: For DVD video playback: DVD-ROM drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software and 8 MB of video RAM. for Windows Movie Maker: Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device and 400 MHz or faster processor Input Device: Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device Internet Connection: 14.4 Kbps or faster modem, some Internet functionality may require Internet access. Networking: Network adapter appropriate for the type of network to which you wish to connect, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure. Note: For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need .NET Passport account and Internet access

1.5 GB

64 MB

233 MHz

Intel Pentium Processor

300 MHz

AMD Athlon|Intel Celeron|Intel Pentium

128 MB

128 MB

300 MHz

AMD Athlon|Intel Celeron|Intel Pentium

Manufacturer Link

Not Applicable

Windows XP Home Edition

English

N/A

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CD-ROM

Complete Product

1 User

1 user(s)

XP Home Edition SP2

Complete Product

CD-ROM

Complete Product

CD-ROM

1 User

1 user(s)

XP SP2

Processor: 233-MHz* 300 MHz or higher clock speed recommended Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible recommended Hard Disk: 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space** Memory: 128 MB RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features) Optical Drive: CD-ROM or DVD drive Others: Super VGA (800?600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device 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 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.

1.5 GB

64 MB

233 MHz

Intel Pentium Processor

N/A

N/A

N/A

128 MB

300 MHz

Intel Pentium II Processor

Manufacturer Link

Not Applicable

Windows XP Home Edition With Service Pack 2

English

OEM

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N/A

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