Have a Compaq Presario 5WV270 Desktop PC without a operating system. I need XP Pro for this unit.

[K1GER]

Running HAM software that requires WIN XP Pro 32 SP3.  My understanding from several years past that these units require their own flavor of MS Operating systems.  Where can I find a suitable XP Pro?

[old_geekster · Accepted solution]

K1ger, welcome to the forum.

Here is the Product Specifications page for the computer:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00009542&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&cc=us&dlc=en...

The original OS was Windows Millenium.  WinXP requires a minimum of 1GB of memory to run properly.  The motherboard will only support a maximum of 768MB of memory.  Therefore, I don't recommend installing XP.  A new computer would be your best option.

Please click "Accept as Solution" if your problem is solved.

[K1GER]

Well thank you for the responce, I'll load LINUX and go from there.  I'll find a suitable system for the XP PRO and go from there.

[old_geekster]

K1ger. it is my pleasure.  Linux is a great substitute for Windows in your case.  If you haven't done so, I recommend giving Ubuntu (oo boon to) a try.  I have used it for years and it has a GUI interface.  They have a very good forum, also.