2007-02-15 05:19:39 · 10 answers · asked by TypeOG 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
You need a minimum of 1 GB ram to run the AERO feature. Moreover the graphic drivers should be WDDM signed drivers (Windows Display Driver Model) . This is the new graphic driver model for video cards running under Windows Vista. Almost all the new graphic card drivers are WDDM.
Also you can run a WINSAT (Windows System Assessment Tool) to check the compatability of the computer for running different features including AERO
You can run winsat by click on Pearl button and search and click on run
type cmd and click ok
In the command prompt type "winsat -v " without double quotes and press enter and check the results
2007-02-15 06:50:32 · answer #1 · answered by Silver 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1 gigabyte of system memory
A PC that meets or exceeds these requirements will be able to use the new Aero technologies.[4]
* a 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
* 1 gigabyte of system memory
* a DirectX 9 compatible graphics processor, with a Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) driver, and a minimum of 128 MB of Video RAM
* 40 GB hard drive with 15 GB free space
* DVD-ROM Drive
* audio output and Internet access
2007-02-15 05:25:26 · answer #2 · answered by jamal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
2 gigs Minimum
I was running 1.2gig and vista core system is using 800 megs. It will take 2 gigs to act as well as 1 gig used to in XP
2007-02-15 05:25:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever they suggest is what you should at least have.
I'd think having 1024 MB of RAM would be a good starting point, anything under that may be slow..
Are you getting blue-screens or is the PC just locking up?
It may be your video drivers too... check the vendor's website for vista fixes.
2007-02-15 05:24:05 · answer #4 · answered by fixedinseattle 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
it says on the windows website that you need at least 1gig of memory...why dont you go there and check out the vista check list. it will tell you if you have what it takes for vista.
2007-02-15 16:19:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It won't run unless you have enough memory, so it's not going to crash. Windows Aero also requires 128MB of Video Memory in addition to 1GB of RAM.
2007-02-15 05:24:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Try running Ubuntu Linux instead. Save the cash for something useful like dirty magazines.
2007-02-15 05:27:06 · answer #7 · answered by blue2monday 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Microsoft recommend at least 1Gb to run ANY application although is should run on 512Mb
2007-02-19 03:31:59 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATLEAST 1gigabyte but id upgrade to 1gig + 512mb or even 2gigs...
2007-02-15 05:23:42 · answer #9 · answered by jwalker343 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i have 512mb and it is running perfectly
2007-02-15 05:41:58 · answer #10 · answered by dsmutni 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋