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.