DOCUMENT:Q159417  14-NOV-2000  [word97]
TITLE   :WD97: System Requirements for Microsoft Word 97
PRODUCT :Word 97 for Windows
PROD/VER:WINDOWS:97
OPER/SYS:
KEYWORDS:kbsetup

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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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