Windows 7 System Requirements
If you want to run Windows 7 on your PC, here’s what it takes:
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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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Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10
or higher for optimal performance
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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.
