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hey

you should be able to install window xp on it

genie3251

Thanks top all the help....This forum is grat and very informative. Going to try to install Windows 98 this weekend.

Hey Guys,

@Genie, thanks for helping out.

@ Original Bat, here are some good rule of thumb "minimum requirements", they are more realistic than Microsoft's

1. Check system requirements - As noted in my overview to this Installation and Upgrade Super Guide, Microsoft's minimum requirements for Windows XP are a Pentium 233 MHz processor and 64 MB of RAM. I find this to unrealistic, however, and believe you'll get the best performance with a 500 MHz or higher CPU and 256 MB of RAM or more. Remember that memory is not only cheap, but the simplest way to improve XP's performance: If you are wondering about a CPU upgrade, I'd try the RAM first.
Other system requirements include 1.5 GB of available hard drive space, a Super-VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution monitor and video card, a CD-ROM or DVD-drive, and a keyboard and mouse. Optional components include a networking adapter and/or modem, and a sound card and speakers. You should try and run XP at 1024 x 768 or higher resolution with 24-bit color, if possible. The default onscreen elements are bigger and more colorful than those in Windows 9x/Me/2000.

I have had a very difficult time finding the exact specs on the speed of the 566's CPU, if you have it, please check it against the above minimum requirements before attempting to install XP.

Looking forward to your reply,

TTFN

LGW