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Q197072: Encarta Virtual Globe 99: Minimum System Requirements

Article: Q197072
Product(s): Microsoft Home Multimedia Titles
Version(s): WINDOWS:1.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbsetup kbref kbimu
Last Modified: 13-AUG-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Encarta Virtual Globe 99, version 1.0 
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SUMMARY
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This article lists the minimum system requirements needed to use Microsoft
Encarta Virtual Globe 99, version 1.0.

MORE INFORMATION
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To use Microsoft Encarta Virtual Globe 99, you need:

- A Multimedia PC with a Pentium 60 or faster processor.

- Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or later, or Windows NT Workstation
  operating system version 4.0 or later with Service Pack 3.

- 16 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Windows 95 or later (24 MB recommended); 32 MB
  of RAM for Windows NT Workstation 4.0 (48 MB recommended).

- 60 MB of available hard-disk space (100 MB needed during installation).

- An MPC-compliant CD-ROM drive, double-speed or faster.

- A Super VGA, 256-color monitor or better supporting 640 x 480 or higher
  resolution (800 x 600 recommended).

- A Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.

- A 16-bit sound card or better (speakers or headphones recommended).

- Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 or later (you can maintain other default
  browsers after installation).

To use Microsoft Encarta Web Links, you need:

- A 9,600 bits per second (bps) or faster modem.

- An Internet service provider (ISP) and access to the Internet.

  NOTE: Internet access may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet
  service provider. Connect time charges may apply.

Additional query words: multi-media world atlas evg sysreqs requires

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Keywords          : kbenv kbsetup kbref kbimu 
Technology        : kbHomeProdSearch kbHomeMMsearch kbEncartaSearch kbEncartaVirtGlobe99
Version           : WINDOWS:1.0
Issue type        : kbinfo

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