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| Before installing a Windows operating system, you need to (5 things) |
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ensure the system meets the hardware and system requirements
decide which installation option you will use
decide which file system to use and how it will be partitioned
consider how the computer will be connected to a network, and
decide how the operating system will be installed |
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| Your computer needs to meet the hardware requirements for the operating system you want to install. For Windows XP this includes: |
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Windows XP
The minimum requirements for a Windows XP installation include a Pentium 233-MHz processor or faster (with a recommended speed of 300 MHz), at least 64 MB of RAM (with 128 MB recommended), and at least 1.5 GB of available space on the hard disk. |
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| Your computer needs to meet the hardware requirements for the operating system you want to install. For Windows Vista this includes: |
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Windows Vista
The requirements for Windows Vista depend on the version of Vista that you're planning to install. For the Home Basic version, you require a 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 512 MB of RAM, and 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space.
For the Home Premium, Business, and Ultimate versions, you need a 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 1 GB of RAM, and 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space. |
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| What are the two installation options you could choose for installing Windows XP or Vista? |
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| You need to decide whether you want to perform a clean installation or upgrade your existing Windows operating system. |
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