Windows Version

• Microsoft Windows XP Home upgrades work only on some previous versions of Windows. Compatible versions include Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows Me. Owners of computers running Windows 3.5 or Windows 95 must use a full install disk instead of the upgrade. Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 Professional and existing Windows XP Home Edition users can upgrade to Windows XP Professional, but won't get any benefit from the Home Edition upgrade disk.
  
  

Minimum Hardware Requirements

• A minimum installation of Windows XP Home Edition requires a computer with at least a 233 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM. The installation uses at least 1.5 GB of hard disk space. Installation over a network requires additional hard disk space. Windows XP Home Edition also requires a Super VGA monitor with at least 800 by 600 resolution, a CD-ROM or DVD drive and a mouse or similar pointing device, such as a pen tablet.
  
  

Recommended Hardware Requirements

• While Windows XP Home Edition will run on the minimum required hardware, it performs much better on a more advanced computer. According to Microsoft, the minimum requirements may limit users' ability to utilize some resource-intensive features. The company recommends at least a 300 MHz processor and 128 MB of RAM.
  
  

Requirements for Extra Features

• Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition includes some features not present in older Windows versions, such as video conferencing, application sharing and utilities like Windows Movie Maker. Windows requires a modem or high-speed Internet connection to use video conferencing or application sharing functions. Networking, remote assistance and some other functions require a network or wireless card, and Windows Movie Maker requires a video camera and at least a 400 MHz processor.