Works 2000: Minimum System Requirements (241429)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Works 2000
  • Microsoft Works Suite 2000
This article was previously published under Q241429

SUMMARY

This articles lists the minimum system requirements needed to run Microsoft Works 2000.

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To run Works 2000, you need:

  • A multimedia PC with a Pentium 90 MHz or faster processor.
  • Microsoft Windows 95 or Microsoft Windows 98 operating system or later.
  • 16 megabytes (MB) of RAM (32 MB recommended).
  • 120-155 megabytes of available hard disk space.
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (included) or later.
  • A quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
  • A Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
  • A Super-VGA, 256-color monitor supporting 640 x 480 or higher resolution (800 x 600 recommended).
  • A 14,400 bits-per-second (bps) or faster modem.
  • Internet access, which may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider.
To run Works Suite 2000, you need the following: Works Suite 2000 System Requirements:
  • Multimedia PC with Pentium 166 MHz or higher processor.
  • Microsoft Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system or later.
  • 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM; 32 MB of RAM recommended.
  • 785 MB - 1.4 GB of available hard-disk space for installation of all applications; 820 MB for a typical installation.
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 software (included)
  • Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
  • Super VGA, 256-color monitor supporting 640x480 or higher resolution; 800x600 recommended.
  • Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft Intellimouse, or compatible pointing device.
  • Local bus video with 1 MB or more of video memory.
  • 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones recommended.
Additional items or services required to use certain features include:
  • 28,800 or higher-baud modem.
  • Intenet access, which may require payment of a separate fee to an internet service provider.
  • 1 MB of additional hard-disk space for each monthly installment in Encarta 2000.
  • 8 MB of additional hard-disk space to run Office E-mail.
  • Windows compatible color printer for full-color output.
  • Microphone required for voice recording.
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000 messaging and collaboration client or Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 (included) or later required to run Office E-mail.
  • MAPI-enabled e-mail client required to mail pictures and project to others.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:6/24/2004
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