System Requirements:
NOTE: Only upgrades from an English language version
PC with 300 MHz 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 MB RAM or higher recommended (64MB minimum supported; may limit performance and some features)
1.5 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
Additional items or services required to use certain Windows XP features
For Internet access:
Some Internet functionality may require Internet access, a Microsoft.NET Passport account, and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply
14.4 Kbps or higher-speed modem
For networking:
Network adapter appropriate for the type of local-area, wide-area, wireless, or home network you wish to connect to, and access to an appropriate network infrastructure; access to third-party networks may require additional charges
For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties need:
Microsoft .NET Passport account and Internet access or Exchange 2000 Server instant messaging account and network access (some configurations may require download of additional components)
For voice and video conferencing, both parties also need:
33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset
For video conferencing, both parties also need:
Video conferencing camera
Windows XP
For application sharing, both parties also need:
33.6 Kbps or higher-speed modem, or a network connection
Windows XP
For remote assistance:
Both parties must be running Windows XP and be connected by a network
For remote desktop:
A Windows 95 or later–based computer, and the two machines must be connected by a network
For sound:
Sound card and speakers or headphones
For DVD video playback:
DVD drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software
8 MB of video RAM
For Windows Movie Maker:
Video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device
400 MHz or higher processor for digital video camera capture
* Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the applications and features you choose to install. Additional available hard-disk space may be required if you are installing over a network
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