We strongly encourage you to do the following before you upgrade:
- check with your computer manuafacturer to ensure that your hardware is supported under Vista - OR -
- download and run the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor. This small software tool will scan your computer and create an easy to understand report of all known system, device and program compatibility issues and will recommend ways to resolve them.
Windows Vista Desktop & Laptop Hardware Reommendations
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RECOMMENDED Specifications: |
MINIMUM Specifications: |
Windows Vista Desktop
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Processor |
Intel Core 2 Duo
-or-
AMD Athlon 64 X2 |
Modern Processor (at least 800MHz) |
Memory |
2 GB RAM |
512 MB RAM |
Hard Drive |
250 GB |
20 GB (free space = 15 GB) |
| Graphics Card |
256 MB RAM on card, DirectX 9 capable |
32 MB Ram; DirectX 9 capable |
Networking |
10/100 Ethernet |
10/100 Ethernet |
Additional Hardware |
16x DVD RW Burner |
DVD-ROM |
Windows Vista Laptop
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RECOMMENDED Specifications: |
MINIMUM Specifications: |
Processor |
Intel Core Duo or Core 2 Duo
-or-
AMD Turion 64 X2 |
Modern Processor (at least 800MHz) |
Memory |
2 GB RAM |
512 MB RAM |
Hard Drive |
120 GB |
20 GB (free space = 15 GB) |
| Graphics Card |
256 MB RAM on card, DirectX 9 capable |
32 MB RAM; DirectX 9 capable |
Networking |
10/100 Ethernet Integrated Wireless Card |
10/100 Ethernet |
Additional Hardware |
16x DVD RW Burner |
DVD-ROM |
Hard Drive |
80 GB |
40 GB |
Networking |
10/100 Ethernet |
10/100 Ethernet |
Additional Hardware |
DVD-ROM + CD-RW |
CD-ROM or DVD drive |