Activation Keys

Required Processor
1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 

Required Memory
1 GB RAM (32-bit) / 2 GB RAM (64-bit)

Required Hard Disk Space
16 GB available disk space (32-bit) / 20 GB (64-bit); for the download version, an additional 3 GB is required

Required Media Drive
DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive

Required Connectivity
Internet access (fees may apply)

Required Sound Card
Music and sound require audio output 

Required Video Card
DirectX 9 graphics processor with WDDM 1.0 or later driver

Additional System Requirements
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.

Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware.

Other System Requirements
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. Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware. HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7. DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive. 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.