OL98: Requirements for Outlook 98 (252704)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Outlook 98
This article was previously published under Q252704

SUMMARY

This article lists the requirements for Outlook 98. The following topics are discussed:

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System Requirements

  • A personal computer with a 486 or higher microprocessor.
  • Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT version 4.0 or later.
  • 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Windows 95, 16 MB of RAM for Windows NT
  • 16 to 80 MB of available hard disk space, 38 MB required for Standard installation with Internet Explorer 4.01 already installed, or 65 MB with Internet Explorer not previously installed.
  • CD-ROM drive (if installing from CD-ROM)
  • VGA or higher resolution monitor (Super VGA, 256-color recommended)
  • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Additional Requirements

  • 9600 baud, or higher modem (14,400 recommended)
  • Microsoft Mail, Microsoft Exchange, Internet Mail, or other Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) compliant software required to use e-mail
  • Microsoft Exchange Server is required for certain advanced workgroup functions
  • An additional 8 MB of memory is required to run WordMail
  • Some Internet functions may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to an internet service provider
  • A multimedia computer is required to access sound and other multimedia effects

REFERENCES

For additional information about installing and using Outlook, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

183129 OL98: Contents of the Outlook Readme File

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:2/3/2000
Keywords:kbinfo KB252704
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