Description of the system requirements for Visio 2002 (295283)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Standard
  • Microsoft Visio 2002 Professional
This article was previously published under Q295283

SUMMARY

This article describes the system requirements for versions of Microsoft Visio 2002:
  • Visio 2002 Standard
  • Visio 2002 Professional

MORE INFORMATION

Visio 2002 requires specific hardware and software components for all features to be installed and to run properly.

Hardware

  • Standard: Personal or multimedia computer with a Pentium 166 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor

    Professional: Personal or multimedia computer with a Pentium 200 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor
  • CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (3.5-inch disks not available)
  • VGA (640 x 480) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors; Super VGA (800 x 600) recommended
  • Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device

Operating System

  • Microsoft Windows 98
  • Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
  • Microsoft Windows NT Version 4.0 with Service Pack 6 (SP 6) or later
  • Microsoft Windows Terminal Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2000

Memory

  • Using Windows 98 and Windows Me: 24 megabytes (MB) of random access memory (RAM) for the operating system, plus an additional 8 MB of RAM for each program running simultaneously (8 MB each for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft FrontPage)
  • Using Windows NT Workstation or Server 4.0 or later with SP 6: 32 MB of RAM for the operating system, plus an additional 8 MB of RAM for each program running simultaneously (8 MB each for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft FrontPage)
  • Using Windows 2000 Professional: 64 MB of RAM for the operating system (256 MB of RAM for Windows 2000 Server or Advanced Server), plus 8 MB of RAM for each program running simultaneously (8 MB each for Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Access, and Microsoft FrontPage)

Additional Components Required for Some Features

  • Modem: 9,600 kilobits per second (Kbps) modem; 14,400 Kbps or higher recommended
  • Multimedia: Multimedia computer required for sound and other multimedia effects
  • E-mail: Microsoft Exchange, Internet SMTP/POP3, IMAP4, or other
  • MAPI-compliant messaging software
  • Internet: Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to a service provider; local charges may apply

Hard Disk Requirements

Each type of Visio 2002 installation requires a different amount of hard disk space:
  • Visio 2002 Standard: 110 MB
  • Visio 2002 Professional Complete: 170 MB
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:7/27/2006
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