Replace W98SE on Compaq 1800T Notebook with XP?
From: MGGP (anonymous_at_discussions.microsoft.com)
Date: 05/24/04
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Date: Sun, 23 May 2004 21:11:35 -0700
Not enough RAM for XP, hard drive too small for XP, I'd
say do a clean install of Win98SE (save your data first).
The CPU is probably fast enough for XP but it's probably
not worth it to upgrade the RAM and hard drive ($350
minimum). My opinion.
Good Luck !
>-----Original Message-----
>I have a 4 year old Compaq Presario 1800T Notebook with
Windows 98SE.
>
>It is now at the point where it is beginning to behave
badly, as in lockups
>and crashes, probably as a result of years of programs in
and programs out.
>
>I could re-install the original configuration but I was
thinking, perhaps it
>would be better to install Windows XP as I think it is a
better system.
>
>The machine has a 500 Mhz Pentium III, 128 MB RAM and a 4
GB C: drive.
>
>Anyone with experience or insight in this matter would be
appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>--
>DWK
>Simi Valley
>CA
>USA
>
>
>.
>
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