Minimum supported system requirementsPCs that meet the minimum supported system requirements will be able to run the core features of Windows Vista with the basic user experience.
| Windows Vista Minimum Supported System Requirements
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Processor
| 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor1
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System Memory
| 512 MB
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GPU
| SVGA (800x600)
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Graphics Memory
| -
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HDD
| 20 GB
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HDD Free Space
| 15 GB
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Optical Drive
| CD-ROM drive2
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Audio
| -
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Internet
| -
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1) Processor speed is specified as the nominal operational processor frequency for the device. Some processors have power management which allows the processor to run at a lower rate to save power.
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2) The CD-ROM may be external (not integral, not built into the system).
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