Encarta 98 Standard Edition: Minimum System Requirements (179810)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Encarta 98 Encyclopedia for Windows
This article was previously published under Q179810

SUMMARY

This article lists the minimum system requirements to run the 1998 Standard edition of Encarta Encyclopedia for Windows.

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The minimum system requirements to run Encarta 98 Standard edition are:

  • A multimedia computer with a 486DX/50-MHz or higher processor.
  • Microsoft Windows 95 operating system or Windows NT Workstation operating system version 4.0 or later.
  • 8 megabytes (MB) of memory (RAM) for Windows 95; 16 MB for Windows NT Workstation.
  • 30 MB of available hard disk space for Windows 95 or Windows NT Workstation.
  • A double-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
  • A Super VGA, 256-color monitor supporting 640 x 480 or higher resolution.
  • A local-bus video adapter with 1 MB or more of video memory.
  • A Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.
  • An audio adapter with speakers or headphones.
To use Encarta Yearbook, Web links, and monthly online updates, you need:

  • A 9600-bits-per-second (bps) or faster modem.
  • Access to the Internet.
  • 4 MB of additional hard disk space, plus 1 MB for each monthly installment.
  • A Web browser.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/7/1999
Keywords:kbinfo kbmm kbSysSettings KB179810
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