2007-02-04 05:25:49 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
OK If your going for Vista Home Basic these are the reccommended PC requirements:
* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 512 MB of system memory
* 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
* DVD-ROM drive
* Audio Output
* Internet access (fees may apply)
NOTE: Remember that this is the BARE MINIMUM requirements to run Windows Vista Home Basic. Here are a bare minimum requirements to run Home Premium or higher:
* 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 1 GB of system memory
* 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
* Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
o WDDM Driver
o 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)
o Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
o 32 bits per pixel
* DVD-ROM drive
* Audio Output
* Internet access (fees may apply)
Now Again that IS BARE MINIMUM. I would get a DVD burner, and probably 2GB or ram for running numerous prgrams and a way bigger hard drive. Good luck and Windows Vista is truly amazing I would recommend it.
2007-02-04 05:36:52 · answer #1 · answered by bigslama912 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to Microsoft, computers capable of running Windows Vista are classified as Vista Capable and Vista Premium Ready.[37] A Vista Capable or equivalent PC needs to have at minimum an 800 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM and a DirectX 9 class graphics card. A computer that meets these requirements will be capable of running all editions of Windows Vista although some of the special features and high end graphics options may require additional or more advanced hardware.
2007-02-04 05:29:53 · answer #2 · answered by Dennis G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:
A modern processor (at least 800MHz¹).
512 MB of system memory.
A graphics processor that is DirectX 9 capable.
A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor¹).
1 GB of system memory.
Support for DirectX 9 graphics with a WDDM driver, 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)², Pixel Shader 2.0 and 32 bits per pixel.
40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free space.
DVD-ROM Drive³.
Audio output capability.
Internet access capability.
2007-02-04 05:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by rlh242424 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Processor 800 MHz
Memory 512 MB RAM
Graphics card DirectX 9 capable
HDD capacity 20 GB
HDD free space 15 GB
Other drives CD-ROM
2007-02-04 05:30:04 · answer #4 · answered by Arcking 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Microsoft now has a program to tell you exactly what you have, or what you need. I rummaged all around on microsoft.com , then I eventually found http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/buyorupgrade/upgradeadvisor.mspx?wt_svl=20029a&mg_id=20029b Hope this helps!
2007-02-04 05:30:56 · answer #5 · answered by jmanptc 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I found out I needed a new graphics card and about 2 mgs of ram.
I would wait a year and see how stable it is.
2007-02-04 05:30:18 · answer #6 · answered by dbuitt22 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
check out microsoft website
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/windowsvista/editions/systemrequirements.mspx
2007-02-04 05:30:15 · answer #7 · answered by sammy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
a computer
2007-02-04 05:28:31 · answer #8 · answered by Ryan S 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋