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EaglesfanPhila

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Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to XP?
« on: February 24, 2005, 10:29:57 AM »
I just want to know before I try to install it.

Thanks.
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Joleen

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Re: Can a Dell c600 using Win 98SE be upgraded XP?
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2005, 11:12:06 AM »
It would help to know some specs like Ram and CPU.  Any system can run XP if you've got the umph to do it.
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Re: Can a Dell c600 using Win 98SE be upgraded XP?
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2005, 11:27:33 AM »
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It would help to know some specs like Ram and CPU.  Any system can run XP if you've got the umph to do it.


Here's the actual print from the website.  

CPU  Intel Pentium-3 700 MHz
  HARD DRIVE  12 GB
  MEMORY  256 MB (Max 512 MB)
  CD-ROM  CD/CDRW
  FLOPPY DRIVE  1.44 MB
DISPLAY  14.1" TFT Active Matrix
DISPLAY ADAPTER  ATI Mobility M3, 8 MB video memory, 1024x768 resolution
BATTERY  Li-Ion
KEYBOARD  87 Keys
POINTING DEVICE  TouchPad
SOUND  ESS Maestro 3I, Sound blaster compatible, Built in speakers
  SOFTWARE  Preinstalled Win 98Se
EXPANSION SLOTS  Two Type II cards or
one Type III card
INTERFACES  1 Serial, 1 Parallel, 1 Ext Display, 1 PS/2 Mouse, 1 Infrared, 1 Mic, 1 Speakers, 1 USB, 1 S-video
  MODEM  56K
  WARRANTY  6 Months Warranty  


Will this help?
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Joleen

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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2005, 12:36:09 PM »
You should have no problem installing XP but with that CPU it will run a bit slow for you.
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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2005, 01:00:09 PM »
I agree... Try upgrading your RAM to 512 MB... That will make a nice difference...

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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2005, 12:02:38 AM »
i would upgrade the RAM as well to 512 MB...but XP should have no problem installing on there...
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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2005, 07:10:19 AM »
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You should have no problem installing XP but with that CPU it will run a bit slow for you.


How do I upgrade the RAM to 512?  As you can see, I'm no computer genius. ;D
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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #7 on: February 25, 2005, 08:18:31 AM »
Go to a computer store (bring your laptop), and have the people who work there install more memory for you... Be sure to tell them that you ONLY want 512 MB TOTAL RAM... If will be a small fee, but it sounds like a plan to me!

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EaglesfanPhila

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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2005, 10:10:03 AM »
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Go to a computer store (bring your laptop), and have the people who work there install more memory for you... Be sure to tell them that you ONLY want 512 MB TOTAL RAM... If will be a small fee, but it sounds like a plan to me!

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Thanks Flame.  I will do so. I can't wait get the upgrade and install windows XP.  Woooooo Hooooooo!
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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #9 on: February 25, 2005, 10:10:54 AM »
It will work just fine the way it is.  I have a computer running WinXP-Pro with 256MB RAM and Celeron 566MHz.
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EaglesfanPhila

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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2005, 11:14:12 AM »
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It will work just fine the way it is.  I have a computer running WinXP-Pro with 256MB RAM and Celeron 566MHz.


Well, I called the company that I brought the laptop from and they said that I couldn't load XP to it.  But when I read the system requirements for XP, my computer has more than the required amount.   I don't want to go and buy and upgrade if I don't need it.
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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2005, 11:29:30 AM »
They can't just load it.  You'll have to buy a copy of XP or an upgrade (I'd go with the full version).
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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2005, 11:33:15 AM »
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They can't just load it.  You'll have to buy a copy of XP or an upgrade (I'd go with the full version).


My brother is sending me the software for XP.  I was going to use that to replace windows 98se with XP.  This is what I want to do and I just want to know if my system will handle it.
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Here's the system requirements for XP:  This is from Microsoft's website.

Windows XP Home Edition System Requirements
Published: August 24, 2001


Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Home Edition:

• PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended

• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)

• 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*

• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2005, 11:35:04 AM »
It will but don't let MS find out about the disk sharing.
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EaglesfanPhila

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Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2005, 11:40:00 AM »
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It will but don't let MS find out about the disk sharing.


It's an orignal purchased Disc from microsoft.  It's not a copy.

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Here's the system requirements for XP:  This is from Microsoft's website.

Windows XP Home Edition System Requirements
Published: August 24, 2001

 
Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Home Edition:

• PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended
 
• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
 
• 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*
 
• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
 
• CD-ROM or DVD drive
 
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

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    Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
    « Reply #15 on: February 25, 2005, 12:41:46 PM »
    EaglesfanPhila.......
    "Well, I called the company that I brought the laptop from and they said that I couldn't load XP to it.  But when I read the system requirements for XP, my computer has more than the required amount.   I don't want to go and buy and upgrade if I don't need it. "

    Why did they tell you XP couldnt be loaded ? Your system specs will certainly handle it .....Was it Dell that told you this ?     or did you say that you were going to borrow a copy of XP and would they load it for you .......
    That should have resulted in a NO it cant be done answer ....
    If you read the license info re the use of software , particularly Micro Soft ......it states very plainly that the software is to be installed on one machine only.......( so if you had say 3 pc's .........and had one legal copy ....it may only be installed on one machine )...It's all about licensing fees .

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    Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
    « Reply #16 on: February 25, 2005, 12:50:10 PM »
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    EaglesfanPhila.......
    "Well, I called the company that I brought the laptop from and they said that I couldn't load XP to it.  But when I read the system requirements for XP, my computer has more than the required amount.   I don't want to go and buy and upgrade if I don't need it. "

    Why did they tell you XP couldnt be loaded ? Your system specs will certainly handle it .....Was it Dell that told you this ?     or did you say that you were going to borrow a copy of XP and would they load it for you .......
    That should have resulted in a NO it cant be done answer ....
    If you read the license info re the use of software , particularly Micro Soft ......it states very plainly that the software is to be installed on one machine only.......( so if you had say 3 pc's .........and had one legal copy ....it may only be installed on one machine )...It's all about licensing fees .

    dl65  ::)


    I asked the company I bought the Laptop from, which isn't Dell, could I replace the preloaded windows 98SE with XP and he said no, it would kill my system.  I don't believe that, so I came here to see what you guys think.
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      Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
      « Reply #17 on: February 25, 2005, 01:06:56 PM »
      EaglesfanPhila......
      "I asked the company I bought the Laptop from could I replace the preloaded windows 98SE with XP and he said no, it would kill my system. " Did you buy the laptop from DELL and was it DELL who told you this ?
      Or is there a chapter in this story missing ...lol

      Your laptop will certainly run with XP based on the specs you have provided .

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      Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
      « Reply #18 on: February 25, 2005, 01:15:07 PM »
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      EaglesfanPhila......
      "I asked the company I bought the Laptop from could I replace the preloaded windows 98SE with XP and he said no, it would kill my system. " Did you buy the laptop from DELL and was it DELL who told you this ?
      Or is there a chapter in this story missing ...lol

      Your laptop will certainly run with XP based on the specs you have provided .

      dl65  ::)


      And no, I didn't purchase it from Dell.  
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      EaglesfanPhila

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      Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
      « Reply #19 on: February 25, 2005, 01:17:17 PM »
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      Your laptop will certainly run with XP based on the specs you have provided .

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      That's what I wanted to know.  Thanks Everybody!:-)
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      Re: Can a Dell C600 with Win 98SE be upgraded to X
      « Reply #20 on: February 25, 2005, 01:28:57 PM »
      Think of it this way.  Even if it doesn't work, you got a format and some knowledge.  What's the worst that can happen?  Back up your data and have-at-er.
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