----------------------------------- aiolos Thu 18 May, 2006 Windows Vista Requirements ----------------------------------- The official requirements are out. No surprises, the only thing to note is the high memory demands. h__p://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2006/may06/05-18GetReadyPR.mspx Note : as the forum doesn't accept the word micro$soft, you're gonna have to change the 0 to o to make the link work. ----------------------------------- santa Thu 18 May, 2006 Re: Windows Vista Requirements ----------------------------------- To qualify as Capable or Premium Ready, PCs must meet or exceed the following requirements: Processor: Windows Vista Capable = Modern processor (at least 800 MHz)1 Windows Vista Premium Ready =1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)1 System Memory: Windows Vista Capable =512 MB Windows Vista Premium Ready =1 GB GPU: DirectX® 9 capable (Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) support recommended) Runs Windows Aero2 Graphics Memory: - - 128 MB HDD: - - 40 GB HDD Free Space: - - 15 GB Optical Drive: - - DVD-ROM drive3 Audio: - - Audio output capability Internet: - - Internet access capability Some features available in specific premium editions of Windows Vista, such as the ability to watch and record live TV, may require additional hardware. More guidance on the requirements for these specific features is available at the “Get Ready†Web site. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor In addition to Windows Vista Capable PCs and Premium Ready PCs, Microsoft today announced the availability of a beta version of the Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor. The Upgrade Advisor is a diagnostic software tool that will help customers choose the edition of Windows Vista that is right for them and determine if their current PCs are ready for an upgrade. The Upgrade Advisor beta also will assess if customers’ devices will support the edition and features of Windows Vista that meets their needs. The Upgrade Advisor beta is available at the “Get Ready†Web site, and Microsoft plans to add additional functionality to the Upgrade Advisor before the general availability of Windows Vista. Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFTâ€Â) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential. 1 Processor speed is specified as the nominal operational processor frequency for the device. Some processors have power management that allows the processor to run at a lower rate to save power. 2 Windows Aero requires the following: • DirectX 9-class graphics processor that supports the following: • WDDM • Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware • 32 bits per pixel • Adequate graphics memory • 64 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor less than 1,310,720 pixels • 128 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at resolutions from 1,310,720 to 2,304,000 pixels • 256 MB of graphics memory to support a single monitor at resolutions higher than 2,304,000 pixels • Meets graphics memory bandwidth requirements, as assessed by Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor running on Windows XP 3 A DVD-ROM can be external (not integral or built into the system)