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Microsoft Student 2006 provides the trusted homework tools and resources you need for academic success. With tools for Office designed just for students, graphing/scientific calculator software, Web search companion, homework starters and trusted content from Encarta Premium.

Features

Learning essentials

Get the tools, templates, and tutorials for the applications you use most for school, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—and get ready to create high-quality reports and presentations.

Graphing and scientific calculators

A full-featured calculator helps you visualize and solve math and science problems.

Web companion

Find editorially approved content without launching additional applications when you search for information on the Internet.

Online math homework help

Step-by-step tutorials help you solve math questions representing specific problems that are taken directly from math textbooks used in schools.

Encarta Encyclopedia

Smart searching lets you instantly find rich, reliable, and up-to-date content on practically any subject.

Project starters

Tools and guides offer organized steps to help you successfully start and complete projects and reports.

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System Requirements

Microsoft Windows-based computers

 
Operating SystemWindows XP or Windows 2000 Professional with Service Pack 4
 
ProcessorMultimedia PC with a Pentium 500-MHz or faster processor (1 GHz recommended)
 
Memory256 MB of RAM
 
Hard Disk850 MB of available hard-disk space
 
DriveDVD-ROM drive
 
DisplaySuper VGA 16-bit or greater monitor supporting 800 x 600 resolution (1024 × 768 recommended)
 
Video Card4 MB or greater video memory
 
Sound Card16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones
 
Input DeviceMicrosoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device
 
Internet ConnectionSome features require an Internet connection; access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider; local and long distance telephone call charges may apply

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 software (included on disc) or later; installation of Internet Explorer 6.0 requires up to an additional 75 MB of hard-disk space (will not displace your current browser)
 
OtherLearning Essentials requires Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 or Office XP; Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 requires an additional 160 MB of hard-disk space; to access sounds and videos, Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 is required

To use Update Encarta, Web links and Encarta Premium Online, you need: 28.8 Kbps or faster modem; access to the Internet; up to 4 MB of additional hard-disk space for each month’s installments; Club Encarta Registration

To use Encarta Kids, you need 450 MB of additional available hard-disk space

To use the Copy to Hard Drive feature, you need up to 2.1 GB of additional available hard-disk space

To hear the Encarta Dictionary Pronunciations, you need up to 150 MB of additional available hard-disk space

Note An active Internet connection is required for live media, Update Encarta and Web links; Update Encarta is available through October 2006; Club Encarta is required for Update Encarta; registration for Club Encarta requires a Microsoft Passport and an Internet connection; you must be 13 years or older to join Club Encarta
 
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