i know the biggest problem with upload is memory but how can tell if i have enough memory to upgrade

Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Home Edition

• PC with 300 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233-MHz minimum required;* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended

• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)

• 1.5 gigabyte (GB) of available hard disk space.*

• Super VGA (800 × 600) or higher resolution video adapter and monitor

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Here's What You Need to Use Windows XP Professional

• PC with 300 megahertz or higher processor clock speed recommended; 233 MHz minimum required (single or dual processor system);* Intel Pentium/Celeron family, or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible processor recommended

• 128 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher recommended (64 MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)

• 1.5 gigabytes (GB) of available hard disk space*

• Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution video adapter and monitor

• CD-ROM or DVD drive

• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

how can find out how much hard drive have available and ram memory

Download and install Everest Home Edition

Run the programme, click + next to computer then summary

Look on right for partitions and system memory

they have discontinued the home edition any other ideas thanks so much

http://www.geekstogo.com/modules.php?modid...=download&id=13

Since When??

sorry went to the everst site it was discontinued went back to hippo and had just overlooked download button

You are correct that it has been discontinued, though it is still available elsewhere, and this version will tell you what you need here