How BIG is a typical WinXP installation?

[abu]

Hey guys,

My system isnt no powerhouse, and i only have 4 gigs (FAT32) for my operating system + programs --- + 15 for storage.

I decided to give winXP (pro) a shot, and I seem to have run out of space.

WinXP + few minor upgrades + Office XP + Word Perfect office 2000 is taking up.... 3.56GB :Q

Is this normal?!

 

[Trader05]

I know WinXP Pro is about around 1.2gb, Full install of CD1 office is around 600mbs. I don't know about word perfect.....
Look for Windows Pagefile, Hiberation, System Restore, that can be another gig.

 

[Rand]

WinXP does tend to be pretty bloated, considering what you've got on there using only 3.56GB up is actually rather low depending upon what stuff you installed with OfficeXP.

 

[AndyHui]

Considering that if you have 512MB of RAM, you will have a swap file that is set to default at 768MB (1.5x RAM) along with a hibernation file that is the same size as RAM, it all adds up VERY quickly.

 

[Mavrick007]

WinXP.. can you say oink??