The recommended system configuration for Microsoft MapPoint version 2009 is a PC with 300-MHz or faster processor clock speed. Recommended operating systems include Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1 and 1 GB of RAM, Windows® XP with Service Pack 2 and 128 MB of RAM (256 MB recommended), and Windows Server® 2003 with Service Pack 2 (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded) and 256 MB of RAM. Below are the minimum requirements your computer needs to run MapPoint 2009. Some MapPoint features have additional requirements.

To use Microsoft® MapPoint® 2009, you need:

• PC with 300-MHz or faster processor clock speed
• Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1, Windows® XP with Service Pack 2, or Windows Server® 2003 with Service Pack 2 (64-bit versions of Windows XP and Windows Server excluded)
• Microsoft Internet Explorer® 5.5 browser software or later, Internet Explorer 7.0 included (will not displace your primary browser)
• For Windows Vista: 1 GB of RAM
• For Windows Server 2003: 256 MB of RAM
• For Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM
• Running additional applications simultaneously may require additional memory
• Available hard-disk space: 1.9 GB; some users may require up to an extra 100 MB for System Files Update (hard-disk usage will vary depending on configuration)
• DVD-ROM drive
• Super VGA (1024 × 768) or higher resolution monitor with 256 colors
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or compatible pointing device

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

• For Voice Output: Any of the operating systems listed in the system requirements and a compatible soundcard
• Microsoft Exchange, Internet SMTP/POP3, IMAP4, or MAPI-compliant messaging software required to use Send to Mobile and Send To as attachment; Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003 or Office Outlook 2007 required to use Send To as picture
• 14,400 baud or higher recommended
• Broadband Internet service strongly recommended for Online Search
• Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and/or long-distance telephone toll charges may apply
• GPS functionality requires a GPS device that supports NMEA 2.0 or later
• An available COM port
• An available USB port