Microsoft KB Archive/78972

= FastTips: Windows 3.0 System Requirements Questions & Answers =

ID: Q78972

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This article contains the complete text of the &quot;System Requirements&quot; fax script.

This fax script is available to customers who call the Microsoft FastTips Service for Operating Systems at (800) 936-4200.

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Microsoft Windows, Version 3.0 Automated Product Support Service Fax-Script Questions and Answers: System Requirements --

1. Q. Windows has three modes: real, standard, and 386 enhanced. What are the system requirements for these modes?

A. The system requirements for these modes are:

a. Windows real mode requires an 8088 or higher processor with 384K of free conventional RAM.

b. Windows standard mode requires a 80286 or higher processor and 512K of available memory with at least 192K of that in        extended memory. The Microsoft HIMEM.SYS driver from Windows 3.0 or MS-DOS 5.0 must be loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file.

c. Windows 386 enhanced mode requires a 80386 or higher processor. 386 enhanced mode requires 1 megabyte (MB) of free extended memory. The Microsoft HIMEM.SYS driver from Windows 3.0 or MS-DOS 5.0 must be loaded in the CONFIG.SYS file.

2. Q. I have an XT-compatible computer. Can I run Windows 3.0 on my     computer?

A. Windows 3.0 is designed to run on PCs with 286, 386, or 486 processors. Microsoft cannot guarantee that Windows will work properly on an XT-compatible computer. If you can get Windows running on your XT, you will be limited to using CGA graphics in     black and white. KBCategory: kbother kbfasttip KBSubcategory: win30 Additional reference words: 3.00 3.00a 3.0a 3.0 minimum configuration ivrfax avs QWW30

Last Reviewed: November 23, 1994