Computer User Support Group

Computer User Support Group


  Minimum Windows Hardware Requirements

These are essentially the minimum requirements for running Windows XP, and booting from removable media. We strongly recommend more RAM and diskspace in order to run Windows comfortably.

Desktops

  • 233Mhz or faster Pentium II/Celeron CPU.
  • 64MB or more RAM.
  • 14" or larger monitor.
  • One or more 2GB or larger internal disk.
  • 10/100Mb ethernet device (any manufacturer).
  • Keyboard and mouse (any kind).
  • Internal CD or DVD drive (any speed).
  • Internal floppy drive.
  • UC Property tag (as necessitated by cost).
  • One registered user per system.

Laptops

  • 233Mhz or faster Pentium II/Celeron CPU.
  • 64MB or more RAM.
  • 12" or larger display.
  • One or more 2GB or larger internal disk.
  • Bootable CD or DVD drive (any speed).
  • 10/100Mb ethernet device (any manufacturer).
  • UC Property tag (as necessitated by cost).
  • One registered user per system.
  

Computer User Support Group
395 Cory Hall #1770, Berkeley CA 94720-1770
Voice: (510) 642-7777, FAX: (510) 642-2916
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