Microsoft KB Archive/252704

= OL98: Requirements for Outlook 98 =

Article ID: 252704

Article Last Modified on 2/3/2000

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Outlook 98 Standard Edition

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This article was previously published under Q252704



SUMMARY
This article lists the requirements for Outlook 98. The following topics are discussed:
 * System requirements
 * Additional Requirements



System Requirements

 * A personal computer with a 486 or higher microprocessor.
 * Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT version 4.0 or later.
 * 8 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Windows 95, 16 MB of RAM for Windows NT
 * 16 to 80 MB of available hard disk space, 38 MB required for Standard installation with Internet Explorer 4.01 already installed, or 65 MB with Internet Explorer not previously installed.
 * CD-ROM drive (if installing from CD-ROM)
 * VGA or higher resolution monitor (Super VGA, 256-color recommended)
 * Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device

Additional Requirements

 * 9600 baud, or higher modem (14,400 recommended)
 * Microsoft Mail, Microsoft Exchange, Internet Mail, or other Messaging Application Programming Interface (MAPI) compliant software required to use e-mail
 * Microsoft Exchange Server is required for certain advanced workgroup functions
 * An additional 8 MB of memory is required to run WordMail
 * Some Internet functions may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to an internet service provider
 * A multimedia computer is required to access sound and other multimedia effects

