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The minimum system requirements to run Visio 2003 are listed
as follows.
Computer and processor
Visio 2003 requires a computer that has an Intel Pentium processor
with a clock speed of at least 233 megahertz (MHz). Microsoft recommends a
computer with a Pentium III or faster processor.
Memory
Microsoft recommends that your computer have 128 megabytes (MB)
or more of RAM.
Available hard disk space
Hard disk requirements vary depending on your configuration.
Custom installation choices may require more or less hard disk space. The hard
disk requirements for Microsoft Office Visio Standard 2003 and Microsoft Office
Visio Professional 2003 are listed as follows:
- Visio Standard 2003
Visio Standard 2003 requires 160 MB of hard disk space,
including 75 MB on the hard disk where the operating system is installed.
The optional installation files cache requires an additional 155 MB
of available hard disk space. - Visio Professional 2003
Visio Professional 2003 requires 210 MB of available
hard disk space, including 75 MB on the hard disk where the operating system is
installed.
The optional installation files cache requires an
additional 155 MB of available hard disk space.
Operating system
You can run Visio 2003 on the following operating systems:
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 or later
- Microsoft Windows XP or later
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 (SP3) or later
Display
A Super VGA monitor with at least 800x600 resolution is required.
Web browser
Visio 2003 requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
Other requirements
Some Visio 2003 features have additional requirements. These
additional requirements are listed as follows.
Speech recognition
Speech recognition requires the following:
- A computer with a Pentium II 400 MHz or faster
processor.
- A close-talk microphone.
- An audio output device.
Internet
Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet
access. Note that local or long-distance charges may apply.
Inking
Certain inking features require that you run Visio 2003 on
Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition. For more information about Microsoft
Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, visit the following Microsoft Web site:
Advanced collaboration functionality
A Windows Server 2003-based computer that is running Microsoft
Windows SharePoint Services is required for certain advanced collaboration
functionality. For more information about Windows SharePoint Services, visit
the following Microsoft Web site:
For more information about Visio2003, visit the following
Microsoft Web site:
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