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Windows XP System Requirements


Windows XP System Requirements must be checked out before you install Window XP Professional Edition or any other Windows XP Edition.

If you already have Window XP Home Edition and want to upgrade to Window XP Professional Edition, there are no additional requirements.

However, if you are trying to upgrade from Windows 95 or any previous Windows version to Windows XP, here are the following Window XP System requirements.


Additional items or services to use Windows XP features.

  • Internet Access
    • Payment to an Internet Service Provider to connect to the internet.
    • 14.4 Kilobytes per second (Kbps) or higher-speed modem.
  • Networking
    • Network adapter for a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) or home network.
  • Voice and Video Conferencing
    • 33.6 Kbps or higher speed modem.
    • Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset.
    • Video camera for video conferencing.
  • Remote Assistance
    • Both parties must be running Windows XP.
  • Remote Desktop
    • A Windows 95 or later-based computer.
  • DVD Video Playback
    • DVD Drive and DVD Decoder card or DVD Decoder software.
    • 8 MB of video RAM.
  • Windows Movie Maker
    • Requires digital or analog capture device.
    • 400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture.

So if you have an older computer make sure you check the Windows XP System Requirements before you decide to upgrade to Windows XP.

At least you know up front whether you need additional hardware or obtain a computer fulfilling those requirements.

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