Microsoft Windows XP FAQ (1):

1. Windows XP System Requirements:

Minimun CPU speed: 233 (MHz), Recommended 300 MHz.

Minimum RAM: 64 MB, Recommended 128 MB.

Maximum RAM: 4 GB.

Disk Space: 1.5 GB.

2. Windows XP Supported Upgrade Paths:

Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 Workstation (Requires SP5 installed), Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional.

3. No supported upgrade paths:

Microsoft Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows NT 3.51 Workstation, Windows NT 3.51 Server, Microsoft BackOffice Small Business Server.

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4. How to Use a Command Prompt During Windows XP GUI-Mode Setup:

Press SHIFT+F10.

5. Differences between a "Quick Format" and "Format" During Windows XP Setup:

"Quick Format": Format removes files from the partition, but does not scan the disk for bad sectors.

"Format": Files are removed from the volume you are formatting and the hard disk is then scanned for bad sectors.

6. Unpartitioned space (8 MB) remains when creating a Partition during Setup:

This unpartitioned space is required for retain the ability to convert the drive to a dynamic volume.

7. Differences between "Log Off" and "Switch User":

"Log Off" - you will quit all running programs and disconnect all network connections for the current session. The session will not remain active.

"Switch User": all active programs and network connections will continue to run, and you will return to the Welcome screen, where other users can log on. The user's session will remain active until the computer is restarted or the user is logged off of the session.

8. How to place on the Desktop the "My Computer", "My Documents", and "My Network Places" icons:

In Windows XP when the new Start menu is enabled, the "My Computer", "My Documents", and "My Network Places" icons are removed from the desktop. To restore these icons:

1.Right-click the desktop and click Properties.

2. Click the Desktop tab.

3. Click Customize desktop.

4.Click the General tab, and then click the icon(s) that you want to place on the desktop.

5. Click OK.

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