Article: Q159417
Product(s): Word 97 for Windows
Version(s): WINDOWS:97
Operating System(s):
Keyword(s): kbsetup
Last Modified: 14-NOV-2000
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Word 97 for Windows
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This article contains a list of the system requirements for Microsoft Word 97
for Windows.
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To use Word 97, you need:
- a personal or multimedia computer with a 486 or higher processor.
- Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, Windows NT Workstation 3.51 with
Service Pack 5 or later, or Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 2 or
later. (Word 97 will not run on earlier versions of Windows NT Workstation.)
For additional information, please see the following article in the Microsoft
Knowledge Base:
Q156444 OFF97: Service Pack Requirements for Windows NT Workstation
- Windows 95: 8 megabytes (MB) of memory (8 MB of additional memory required to
run WordMail).
Windows NT Workstation: 16 MB of memory (8 MB of additional memory required to
run WordMail).
- 20-60 MB hard disk space required; 46 MB required for typical installation,
depending on configuration (use the Office Upgrade Wizard during Setup to
maximize free disk space).
- CD-ROM drive (coupon enclosed for 3.5-inch high-density disks); CD-ROM
contains additional components such as Microsoft Internet Explorer,
templates, clip art, fonts, video files, and sounds not available on 3.5-inch
disks.
- VGA or higher-resolution video adapter (Super VGA, 256-color recommended).
- Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.
Additional items or services required to use certain features:
- 9600 or higher-baud modem (14,400 baud recommended).
- Multimedia computer required to access sound and other multimedia effects.
- Microsoft Exchange Client or Microsoft Outlook required to run WordMail.
If you are using Microsoft Exchange Server, Exchange Service Pack 3 is
required.
- Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate
fee to a service provider.
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Keywords : kbsetup
Technology : kbWordSearch kbWord97 kbWord97Search kbZNotKeyword2
Version : WINDOWS:97
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