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What is the best version of Windows for a Pentium III with 256 MB of RAM?
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Both Windows 2000 and Windows XP should run well on it for basic internet usage and playing older games. However, it is probably not wise to invest in Windows XP, and definitely not wise to invest in 2000. Security updates will no longer be made for Windows 2000 in January of 2010. Support for XP will probably expire in July of 2014. This may give your computer a useful life of over 15 years in total, but you need to weigh in on whether the $66 to $150 you spend on XP is not better put towards saving for a newer computer, and whether your computer will even last that much longer.
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What is the optimum memory one should install into an Intel Pentium II computer running Windows 98?
Obviously, the maximum you can fit on the motherboard. For a Pentium II, this will likely be only 256 MB to 512 MB.
What operating systems can you run on an Intel Pentium III?
The type of operating system to use depends also on the amount of memory in the computer. These older computers usually feature 64-256 megabytes maximum. 64 mb + i would recommend using a light version of Linux (Google it, there will be a few light Linux versions, download the CD image, and write it to a CD, then Boot off of that CD on the older computer) 256 megabytes+ it is possible to use windows Me or windows 2000. Windows XP can work, but it is not worth buying XP. If you have a CD with XP on it, go ahead and try that. Linux is a good choice.
Can you run Windows 98 on an Intel Pentium 4?
Yes. A Pentium 4 would more than meet the minimum requirements. Some of the last low-end computers with Pentium 4s were sold with Windows Vista. If you are performing an upgrade on an older computer, you will also want to consider things like RAM and your graphics card in your decision.
Could Windows XP be installed on a Pentium 1 computer?
Yes,it can.But minimum,ram for setup is 64 mb,and for a usable pc(i.e for internet)you need at least two sticks of 256 MB of ram.Good luck installing!
What is the minimum amount of memory needed to run windows 2000?
There are numerous version of "Microsoft Windows" and the minimum memory requirements vary considerably between these versions : the official requirements range from 256 KB (Windows 1.0) to 1 GB (Windows 7 and Windows 8).
What is maximum addressing capacity of Pentium one processor?
The Pentium was technically capable of addressing up to 4 GB of RAM. Most chipsets for it only supported up to 256 MB, however.
Can a 256 MB memory support windows vista?
If you are asking if you can run Windows Vista on 256 MB of RAM, then yes. However, the Windows installer will not allow you to install on 256 MB of RAM without a patch. If you are asking if you can use Vista on a computer using 256 MB memory modules, then yes.
Can you install OpenSUSE on an Intel Pentium 4 with 256 MB of RAM?
Yes, although it will perform much better with more RAM.
Can Sun Solaris 10 be installed on an AT motherboard with an Intel Pentium III processor?
I've yet to encounter an AT motherboard that supported a Pentium III processor. All the same, it is possible to run Solaris 10 on a Pentium III computer. You'll need at least 256 MB of RAM, however.
256 mbps or 512 mbps which is best?
Best for what?... 512 is faster then 256.
What is windows explorer character limit on file name?
256
How much ram is exactly used by windows Xp?
Windows XP can use any amount of RAM, there is no exact amount. The minimum is 256 MB, the recommended is 512 MB, and the best is 1 GB +.
