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Internet Explorer 8: Help and support

System requirements

Computer/Processor

Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)

Operating System
  • Windows Vista 32-bit

  • Windows Vista 64-bit

  • Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP 1) or higher

  • Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP 2) or higher

  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

  • Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher

  • Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher

  • Windows Server 2008 32-bit or higher

  • Windows Server 2008 64-bit or higher

Memory
  • Windows Vista 32-bit – 512 MB

  • Windows Vista 64-bit – 512 MB

  • Windows Vista with SP 1 – 512 MB

  • Windows XP 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 64 MB

  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 128 MB

  • Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 64 MB

  • Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher – 128 MB

  • Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 512MB

  • Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 512MB

Hard Drive Space
  • Windows Vista 32-bit – 70 MB

  • Windows Vista 64-bit – 120 MB

  • Windows Vista with SP 1 – 70 MB

  • Windows XP 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 150 MB

  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – 200 MB

  • Windows Server 2003 32-bit with SP 2 or higher – 150 MB

  • Windows Server 2003 64-bit with SP 2 or higher – 200 MB

  • Windows Server 2008 32-bit – 150 MB

  • Windows Server 2008 64-bit – 200 MB

Drive

CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM).

Display

Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors.

Peripherals

Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.