Re: Win ME to XP. Is it possible??
- From: "R. McCarty" <PcEngWork-NoSpam_@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2007 16:34:09 -0400
Several issues in play here. First, XP is a single computer license.
It might be possible to install XP but 128 Megabytes of RAM is
totally inadequate for any realistic use. For minimal performance
you'd need at least 256 Megabytes and that's marginal. You did
not mention the daughter's age, but children past 9-10 will be
doing things that require more Computer processing power. They
want to use Instant Messaging, Games and MySpace and similar
sites.
Windows ME is obsolete and unsupported by Microsoft. Because
of this you face a lack of patches and updates to remain safe if
the PC is used on the Internet.
To bring the system up to minimal requirements ( RAM, OS ) may
exceed the cost of a new entry level PC. I've seen complete PC
systems for under $290.
I understand your intent, but you're faced with numerous issues &
costs that may make using this PC a little too much trouble.
"delboy" <delboy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:94C0B838-11F2-4F1D-87ED-EB9BFD6F08B5@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I hope somebody can help????
I have recently acquired a PC from a charity shop which I want give to my
daughter.
It is a Windows Millenium Version with low memory - 128MB. Pentium III.
I have tried to install one of her games which is compatible but I receive
a
message saying that memory might be too low on the system.
I have heard of websites that can clear your hard drive but as I do not
have the original Millenium Installation Disc could I use my XP Disc which
I
have for my own PC.
Also I want to clear the hard drive of this computer as when I Restored
the
system I came across some unsuitable material which I wouldn't want my
daughter to stumble across.
So, basically what is the best & safest way to clear this
system?...and...Can Windows XP be used on it thereafter???
Thank you kindly for any advice on these matters.
--
delboyrodders
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