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Windows 7 system requirements
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1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit
(x64) processor
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1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit)
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16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB
(64-bit)
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DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher
driver
Additional requirements to use certain features:
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Internet access (fees may apply)
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Depending on resolution, video playback may require
additional memory and advanced graphics hardware
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For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV
tuner and additional hardware may be required
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Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific
hardware
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HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows
7
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DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive
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BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2
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BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive
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Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM,
an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space,
and a processor capable of hardware
virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on
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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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Make the things you do every day easier with
improved desktop navigation.
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Start programs faster and more easily, and
quickly
find the documents you use most
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Make your web experience faster, easier and
safer than ever with
Internet Explorer 8. |
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Watch, pause, rewind, and
record TV on your PC.
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Easily create a home network and connect
your PCs to a printer with
HomeGroup.
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Run many Windows XP productivity programs in
Windows XP Mode. |
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Connect to company networks easily and more
securely with Domain Join. |
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In addition to full-system Backup and
Restore found in all editions, you can back
up to a home or business network.
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Help protect data on your PC and portable
storage devices against loss or theft with
BitLocker. |
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Work in the language of your choice and
switch between any of 35 languages.
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