Processor:

• 233MHz or faster (300MHz Intel Pentium/Celeron family, AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family, or compatible recommended)

   

  Hard Disk:

• 1.5GB of available space

   

  Memory:

• 128MB of RAM or more recommended (64 MB minimum supported)

   

  Optical Drive:

• CD-ROM
• DVD-ROM

   

  Others:

• Super VGA monitor and video adapter supporting 800 x 600 or greater resolution
• For instant messaging, voice and video conferencing, and application sharing, both parties require a .NET Passport account and Internet access, or Exchange 2000 Server instant-messaging account and network access
• Microphone and sound card with speakers or headset required for voice and video conferencing
• Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• For DVD video playback: DVD-ROM drive and DVD decoder card or DVD decoder software and 8 MB of video RAM
• Windows Movie Maker: video capture feature requires appropriate digital or analog video capture device and 400-MHz or faster processor
• 14.4-Kbps or faster modem
• Network adapter

   

Many additional features:

• The Professional Edition provides greater security and privacy, advanced recovery options, improved network connections, and much more.

   

  Superior mobile support:

• Easily work offline or access your computer remotely with wireless networking support, configuration wizards, improved power management, and more.

   

  Greater security:

• Encrypt your files and folders with greater levels of protection from hackers and data theft, and connect more securely to Virtual Private Networks.

   

  Integrated and current:

• Integrate with Windows Servers and management solutions and keep your system current with automatic Windows Update.