guys, hows the compatibility with w9x software? i heard microsoft released a compatibility patch, does it work ok?

im thinking about using xp here.. my machine has 128ram 450mhz, do you know if itll handle it?

thanks

450mhz should be fine. I put XP on my family's computer which runs at 400, and it does decent. 128mb of memory is gonna be your biggest bottleneck though. Since memory is dirt cheap right now, I'd suggest adding *at least* another stick of 128, or more than that if possible. On my own computer, it currently reports using 119mb of physical memory, and that's running nothing but Windows and its standard services, Apache server, and Winamp. So add lots more memory if you can.

The only 9x program I've ever had a problem with on XP is the BlackIce firewall, and even using the compatibility manager thingy it won't work. Microsoft has a net-based compatibility checker if you're unsure, so try THIS to check your hardware and software.

Hope this helps.

---Jamin

I heard it was only compatiable with 700Mhz and Over. I'm running 64MB and 450Mhz and I might upgrade my RAM and upgrade to XP. But I think I'm getting a new comp soon.

Jamin, XP comes with a built-in firewall, simply called "Internet Connection Firewall," but you need to turn it on before you can use it. Go to Start> Search and do one on "firewall." It'll tell you more than I can, and even give you links to turning it on.

However, I use a hardware firewall here, so I've never actually tested it. You wanna be a guinea pig and tell us how it goes?

Professional ran fine on 128mb of ram for me, I think you would be limited on a 64mb machine, but you could always upgrade. I threw a 512MB card in and WoW!

[ 01-23-2002 05:02 PM: Message edited by: RANCH4x4 ]

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Originally posted by Lord Dexter:
I heard it was only compatiable with 700Mhz and Over.

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From the system requirements page :
Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional

• PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*
• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device