question about installing xp on a p3 computer

[brett74]

Hey guys I want to install win xp home on a p3 600megahertz computer with 128mb of ram all I want to do with it is use it as a nas storage so I can access it on the network if I need too. Thanks I think I can but I'm just wondering what your opinon would be

[brett74]

never mind sorry I installed xp home and it seems to work really well I also installed avast antivirus too and it didn't slow it down hardly at all that's the only thing i'm going to install on it for right now.

[Geek-9pm]

Windows XP works good on older machines...
until you start installing a lot of stuff you don't need.

[brett74]

I agree but really the only thing I'm using it for is to backup important files I'm also shocked that it would work on it with only 128mb of ram

[Geek-9pm]

The minimum hardware requirements for Windows XP Professional include:
    * Pentium 233-megahertz (MHz) processor or faster (300 MHz is recommended)
    * At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM (128 MB is recommended)
    * At least 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available space on the hard disk
    * CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
    * Keyboard and a Microsoft Mouse or some other compatible pointing device
    * Video adapter and monitor with Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
    * Sound card
    * Speakers or headphones
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Above taken from Microsoft.
What is missing from the above is the personal needs of the system installer person.
A recommend list is:
1.)  One medium Pizza with extra cheese.
2.)  Two large bottles of Coca Cola.
Of course, you needs may vary.