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Windows® 7 System Requirements

1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit)
DirectX® 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware, visit windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements.

Some features in earlier Windows versions are not included in Windows® 7. Download Windows Live™ Essentials to get similar programs including Windows Live™ Mail, Photo Gallery, Messenger and Movie Maker, for free at download.live.com.

Additional requirements to use certain features:

Internet access (fees may apply)
Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
For some Windows® Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required
Touch functionality requires specific hardware
Sharing printers and documents requires a network and PCs with Windows® 7
Music and sound require audio output

Windows XP Mode requires:

Additional 1GB of RAM
Additional 15GB of available disk space
Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel® TV or AMD-V® turned on

¹ Terms and conditions vary. Additional ordering, shipping, handling or other fees may apply based on the local region/country.
² Please visit http://www.windows7.com/ for the Windows® 7 release schedule and additional questions related to the new features and benefits, etc., of Windows® 7.
³ Windows® 7 upgrade order transaction and fulfillment are being handled by Mentor Media, Microsofts authorized replicator for fulfilling Windows® 7 upgrades.

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	FAQ \| Eligible Models \| System Requirements \| Which One is Best For You? \| Your PC, simplified. \| Upgrade Offer Windows® 7 System Requirements 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit) 16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit) DirectX® 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware, visit windows.microsoft.com/systemrequirements. Some features in earlier Windows versions are not included in Windows® 7. Download Windows Live™ Essentials to get similar programs including Windows Live™ Mail, Photo Gallery, Messenger and Movie Maker, for free at download.live.com. Additional requirements to use certain features: Internet access (fees may apply) Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware For some Windows® Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required Touch functionality requires specific hardware Sharing printers and documents requires a network and PCs with Windows® 7 Music and sound require audio output Windows XP Mode requires: Additional 1GB of RAM Additional 15GB of available disk space Processor capable of hardware virtualization, with Intel® TV or AMD-V® turned on ¹ Terms and conditions vary. Additional ordering, shipping, handling or other fees may apply based on the local region/country. ² Please visit http://www.windows7.com/ for the Windows® 7 release schedule and additional questions related to the new features and benefits, etc., of Windows® 7. ³ Windows® 7 upgrade order transaction and fulfillment are being handled by Mentor Media, Microsofts authorized replicator for fulfilling Windows® 7 upgrades.