WD97: System Requirements for Microsoft Word 97 (159417)

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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:
156444 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.