Can my computer run XP? (iPod related)

imported_Andrew · 06-23-2005, 10:23 PM

We want to upgrade our HP Pavillon 8655C computer that we got in 2000 from Windows 98 to Windows XP- mainly so I can use iTunes on it and use my iPod or whatever MP3 player I get at my own home instead of going to a friend's house.

Specs: 27.9 GB (21.6 free)
Processor: 533 MhZ (I know I know)

I know I meet the rquired specs, but we've asked around and people are saying it would slow down our computer greatly.

Or is there a program I can use to put music on a MP3 player without having to upgrade?

DELICIOUS POISON · 06-24-2005, 01:29 AM

It's possible to run XP, but it will likely slow down your system. Biggest concern is how much RAM you've got. 128 megs as a bare minimum on a system that old. I run 256 on a 1.3 ghz athlon, and it's not what I would call speedy. 98 is gonna be the fastest OS on your system, and it's really a shame that the newer OS's have to eat up resources so terribly.

Link2000 · 06-24-2005, 02:55 PM

^^It depends on the MP3 player, because each uses thier own software.

Nick · 07-28-2005, 04:48 PM

Check to see if any of the non-apple hard drive players can run on windows 98 (Maybe Creative's?)

06-23-2005, 10:23 PM	#1
imported_Andrew Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 9,577.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 10,077.00 Donate	We want to upgrade our HP Pavillon 8655C computer that we got in 2000 from Windows 98 to Windows XP- mainly so I can use iTunes on it and use my iPod or whatever MP3 player I get at my own home instead of going to a friend's house. Specs: 27.9 GB (21.6 free) Processor: 533 MhZ (I know I know) I know I meet the rquired specs, but we've asked around and people are saying it would slow down our computer greatly. Or is there a program I can use to put music on a MP3 player without having to upgrade?

06-24-2005, 01:29 AM	#2
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06-24-2005, 02:55 PM	#3
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07-28-2005, 04:48 PM	#4
Nick Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 11,336.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 11,836.00 Donate	Check to see if any of the non-apple hard drive players can run on windows 98 (Maybe Creative's?)