1. What is the starting memory you need to run windows xp.\n2. What is the starting processor you need to install windows me.\n3. What is an IRQ problem?
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1. 64 MB\n2. X86, 150 MHz\n3. http://www.webopedia.com/TERM/I/IRQ.html
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Ahhh ... where to begin?  Well unfortunately as with most questions of this nature, we simply don't have enough facts to give the panacea that's so sought after.  That being said, a few things come to mind ... a freshly formatted system shouldn't consume an abnormal amount of resources.  Do you have a multi-function printer? (i.e., scanner - fax - printer)  These are unbelievable CPU consumers.  Previous mentions of pictures stored on the hard drive and defragmentation are unlikely culprits ... especially on a freshly formatted system.  Spyware and viruses should be ruled out as well - for the same reason.  These can't survive a drive reformat.  It's entirely likely that your system may be too old to support what's being asked of it.  What is the operating system?  What is the CPU speed?  How much RAM is there?  Is your anti-virus running a start-up scan in background?  Running Windows XP on any machine slower than 1GHz and less than 256MB of RAM is just asking for trouble.  Even though Microsoft minimum recommendations are stated less this - they don't say that it will work but work slowwwwwwwwwwwly.  Without more specifics, it's just too difficult to give an adequate recommendation.  Good luck ...
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After looking up your model, it only supports a MAX of 160MB of RAM.  That's not enough to run Windows 2000 or XP and for it be relatively usable.  In addition, you will need several GB of free space to install.  I recommend you look into a new laptop, even Dell has ones that are only a couple of hundred dollars that are better and will cost the same as the upgrades you would have to consider on your current model.
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The memory you have is not sufficient if you have Win XP.\nIf you have integrated video on your computer and not a video card you have less than 200MB which is just sad. Memory is dirt cheap for 512MB do yourself a favor and get it.
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XP W/ SP 2 IS ACTUALLY (man, that's annoying) quite stable.  With problems like that I'd try reinstalling Windows--this'll give you a fresh install and wipe out stuff running in the background.  If same thing happens with fresh install you probably have a hardware problem.
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With WinXP you'd want at least 256MB RAM to run it comfortably for basic tasks.  \n\nAnything less (above the minimum requirements) will barely get you by on a clean system used for basic word processing and spreadsheets.  When you have to install other programs running in the background like AOL, Yahoo Widgets, antivirus, firewall, antispyware, etc. they all incrementally eat away at your free memory.\n\n256MB should give you a noticeable improvement for anything else and it's relatively cheap these days (around $20 or so to upgrade).
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Hi,\n\nYou can check the Windows XP help itself. It provides basic tutorial. \nSome of the links that may help...\nhttp://www.bc.edu/offices/infotech/depts/slsc/tutorials/os/windowsxp/\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/default.mspx\nhttp://www.learnthat.com/courses/computer/windowsxp/\n\nCheers!!!\njAY
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That is well below my advised minimum for RAM which is 384MB but the processor is OK according to me. I advise everyone to have at least a 500MHz processor, 384MB RAM, and 10GB of Hard drive space. \nYou meet two of these and that is good enough to run windows xp without a service pack. You must meet all three before installing SP2, which you need to do if you have data you need protected. No matter what though windows xp is indeed the best choice for you.\nI will show you how I know. Most people say 256 is the minimum for windows xp but I've noticed Windows XP without a service pack uses 64MB RAM leaving128MB free for you. Windows Xp Sp2 starts up using 128MB RAM leaving you with 64 MB. At times only one Internet explorer window can use  34MB of RAM or more, an instant messenger uses 32 MB of RAM. Windows Xp without a sp would be best because it is about the same as windows 2000 but more compatable with software/hardware.
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Seriously get rid of windows ME downgrade to windows 98 even or upgrade. The drivers for the software will cause those type of headaches with every new piece of equipment you buy. ME has security, drivers and non-compatiablty issues.
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you may find that its not man enough to handle XP, try to install 2000 instead\n\nalso you may be suffereing from a lack of memory
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Answer :\n\nYES YES U CAN...\nsee\nhttp://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/upgrading/sysreqs.mspx\n\nits said "64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features"...\n\nAND\nhttp://www.pcmall.com/pcmall/shop/detail~dpno~416844~name~Windows+XP+Home+Edition+with+Service+Pack+2+-+Upgrade+Package~mfg~N09-00985+++++++++++.asp\n\nfor the "Service Pack 2"\n\nMy Recommendation :\n\nDON'T DO THAT... buy some RAM (at least 256).... just for the sake of XP.
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no dear \n\nwinodws 98, me can not run on it \nbut winodws 2000 XP run on it
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Minimum requirement for Windows XP is a 300 Mhz or higher processor speed and 128 MB of RAM.\nYou can check your system info by right-clicking on My Computer > Properties.
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Im assuming you have Windows XP. 256MB of RAM is really the minamum to run XP. IE7 is more memory intensive. Add more memory and defrag your hard drive. That will probably help alot.  512MB would be recomended
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it looks like ur processor with 433 MHz is too slow for running Win XP..\n\nfollw these steps to get the maximum performance it can give:\n\n-- Run Disk Clean Up for each drive every day.. it can be found in the start>programs>accessories>system tools..\n\n-- Run Disk Defragmenter for each drive once in a week.. it too can be found under start>programs>accessories>system tools.. this may take hours..\n\n-- Run Error Check(Scan Disk) for each drive.. Right click the drive icon.. take properties.. inside the 'Tool' tab it will be found..\n\n-- Check for unused programs that are installed in the system and remove if any..  this can be done using Control Panel>Add/Remove Programs..\n\n-- Right click My Computer.. take properties.. take 'Advanced' tab.. take 'Settings' under 'Performance' section.. choose 'Adjust for best performance' button.. apply the changes..\n   take 'System Restore' tab in the same window.. select 'Turn off system restore on all drives'.. apply the changes..\n   take 'Automatic updates' tab.. choose 'Turn off automatic updating'..(This step is not a must)..\n   click ok..\n\n-- Take Start>Run, type msconfig.. a window will pop-up.. inside that take statup tab.. check for unwanted startup intems and uncheck it all.. it requires restarting of the system..\n\nrestart your system.. now it will give the maximum performance it can.. good luck..
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You need to ensure you have plenty of AVAILABLE memory.  Check memory levels using Task Manager.  You also need to have you virtual memory settings correct - they are usually a minimum of 1.5x your RAM to a maximum of 3x your RAM.  If you're running XP you should have at least 512Mb for big games.  Server 2003 or Windows 2000/Server should have a gig.
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Vista will be build entirely using Directx 9 functions, therefor you'll need a compatible video card and at least 1 Gb of RAM and 1.3 GHz processor...\nVista consumes lots of memory. Tests show that only in idle mode Vista can take aprox. 870 Mb from memory RAM without launching any auxiliary user process! So if you'll want to do some digital editing, playing games, even the usual office routine, 1 Gb is unfortunately not enough...\nAbout install Vista now... What you'll need is to leave XP just the way it's installed now, and create a new partition. This new partition has to be no less then 15 Gb (otherwise you'll have problems...). You can create a new partition with an auxiliary software directly in XP, like Partition Magic or simply by using the build in partition manager available on the installation package for vista!\nTake care though because I've heard friends complaining that on different computer configurations Vista will not boot if XP is installed! This was available in the first beta release... Now I think the problem is solved...