If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here's what it takes:
•1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
processor
•1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
•16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
•DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver
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Additional requirements to use certain features:
•Internet access (fees may apply)
•Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics
hardware
•Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal
performance
•For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
•Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware
•HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7
•DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
•BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
•BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
•Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and an additional 15 GB of available hard disk
space.
•Music and sound require audio output
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may
require advanced or additional hardware. |
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