System requirements
System requirements for Windows XP Home Edition and Professional are as follows.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 233 MHz[1] | At least 300 MHz |
| Memory | 64 MB of RAM[2] | At least 128 MB of RAM |
| Video adapter and monitor | Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution | |
| Hard drive disk free space | 1.5 GB or higher (additional 1.8 GB for Service Pack 2[80] and additional 900 MB for Service Pack 3[72][81])[82][83] |
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| Optical drive | CD-ROM drive[84] (Only to install from CD-ROM media) | |
| Input devices | Keyboard, Microsoft Mouse or a compatible pointing device | |
| Sound | Sound card, Speakers or headphones | |
