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**kram 2.0** · 02-13-2004, 01:36 PM

Hey,
Can you guys tell me if it is apropriate to upgrade to WinXP Home on this system?:

-Win98SE
-10.2 GB HD
-348 SDRAM
-Intel Celeron 500
HP Made in 1999.

As you might have noticed, the RAM is unsually high for a computer built in 99 - its been upgraded. Do you think this computer will run smoothly with WinXP Home?

Also, one more minor question I would like you to look at - I noticed the Newegg offers an OEM version of OSes. I looked, but they're all full versions. Will my HD data be perserved with a "restoration of an OS"?

Thanks,
kram

02-13-2004, 01:36 PM	#1
kram 2.0 Moderator Staff Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 7,835	Upgrading to full WinXP Home Hey, Can you guys tell me if it is apropriate to upgrade to WinXP Home on this system?: -Win98SE -10.2 GB HD -348 SDRAM -Intel Celeron 500 HP Made in 1999. As you might have noticed, the RAM is unsually high for a computer built in 99 - its been upgraded. Do you think this computer will run smoothly with WinXP Home? Also, one more minor question I would like you to look at - I noticed the Newegg offers an OEM version of OSes. I looked, but they're all full versions. Will my HD data be perserved with a "restoration of an OS"? Thanks, kram __________________ "For today, goodbye. For tomorrow, good luck. And forever, Go Blue!" University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman