Hallo Guys!
I am running Windows 7 and I find it a bit heavy for my computer system. I would like to switch to Windows XP platform to be able to meet the system requirements without any doubt. Further, I would like to know whether Sharepoint 2010 SP1 PI will work efficiently on Windows XP Service pack 2. Kindly advise before I can make a decision. Thanks a bunch for your assistance.
Does Sharepoint 2010 SP1 PI work well on Windows XP platform?
IT's good to switch back to windows xp from windows 7, if your computer is running slow since windows 7 requires higher system requirements. Regarding your question that if Sharepoint 2010 would work efficiently on Windows Xp service pack 2? The answer is no you need to have service pack 3 as it is the minimum system requirement  for Sharepoint 2010. Â
Does Sharepoint 2010 SP1 PI work well on Windows XP platform?
Windows xp service pack 2 requires low system requirements than windows 7. In order for you to run SharePoint 2010 SP1 on windows xp, you will need windows xp service pack 3 or later because windows xp Service pack 2 has some limitations depending on the software that you are using. On windows 7 it depends on the version of windows 7 that you are using. You can try using windows 7 pro, starter or home premium or basic for added functionality because they require low system requirements and at the same time offering enhanced functionality.