• To upgrade to Windows XP your system needs to meet certain requirements.portable pc image by Albo from Fotolia.com
  
  Windows XP is an operating system that greatly improves on Microsoft's previous applications. As well as a modern look and feel to its interface, XP introduces features like wireless networking, plug and play and support for digital photography. A PC or laptop system that has Windows 98 installed can be upgraded to XP without the need to remove user specific settings. The success of the upgrade depends on the system meeting certain requirements.
  
  

System Processor

• Your system needs to have a CPU (Central Processing Unit) with a minimum speed of 233 megahertz, though a speed of 300 megahertz is recommended for best performance.
  
  

System Memory

• Your system needs to have a minimum of 128 megabytes of memory to use all of the features of Windows XP.
  
  

System Hard Disk

• Your system needs to have a hard disk with a minimum of 1.5 gigabytes of free space.
  
  

System Input Devices

• A CD or DVD drive, keyboard and mouse are required to be connected to your system.
  
  

System Video Devices

• Your system needs to have a monitor connected to a Super VGA video adapter. The resolution of the adapter must be a minimum of 800 x 600.