Microsoft KB Archive/938630

= The minimum system requirements for Shadowrun for Windows Vista =

Article ID: 938630

Article Last Modified on 11/14/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Shadowrun (PC)
 * Games for Windows - LIVE

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INTRODUCTION
This article describes the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Shadowrun for Windows Vista.



MORE INFORMATION
Shadowrun requires a computer that meets the requirements that are listed in the following table.

To determine whether a computer meets the minimum system requirements, use the DirectX Diagnostic Tool (Dxdiag.exe).

To start the DirectX Diagnostic Tool in Windows Vista, click Start, type dxdiag in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER. If you are prompted for an administrator password or for confirmation, type the password, or click Continue.

If you want to find out whether a computer will run Shadowrun, visit the following Game Advisor Web site:

http://gameadvisor.futuremark.com

You can use the Game Advisor to download a small piece of software that scans the system. This software will help you determine whether a computer has the correct hardware for the game that you want to play. If you do not have the hardware that you need, the Windows Game advisor provides links to hardware providers that can help you upgrade the system.

Unsupported components
The hardware must pass a system check when you run the Setup program or when you run the game. If the hardware does not pass the system check, you receive one of the error messages that are listed in the following table.

Windows Experience Index
Shadowrun for Windows Vista is designed for computers that run Windows Vista with an overall Windows Experience Index score of 4 or higher. We recommend a Windows Experience Index score of 5.

To start the Performance Information and Tools utility in Windows Vista, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start vistastartbutton.jpg], type performance information and tools in the Start Search box, and then pres ENTER.
 * 2) Click Performance Information and Tools in the Programs list to view the Windows Experience Index score.

For more information about the Windows Experience Index, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start vistastartbutton.jpg], and then click Help and Support.
 * 2) In the Search box, type Windows Experience, and then press ENTER.
 * 3) Click What is the Windows Experience Index.

