Microsoft KB Archive/271532

= Encarta 2001: Minimum System Requirements =

Article ID: 271532

Article Last Modified on 1/29/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Encarta Africana Third Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2001 Standard Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2001 Deluxe Edition
 * Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001
 * Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001
 * Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001

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This article was previously published under Q271532



SUMMARY
The following article lists the minimum system requirements that you need to run the Microsoft Encarta 2001 products listed at the beginning of this article.



MORE INFORMATION
The minimum system requirements that you need to run Encarta Reference Suite 2001 are:
 * Multimedia PC with a Pentium 133 MHz or higher processor
 * Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 5 or later, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, or Microsoft Windows Millennium (Me) operating system
 * 24 megabytes (MB) of RAM for Windows 95 or Windows 98; 32 MB for Windows NT Workstation or Windows Me; 64 MB for Windows 2000 Professional
 * MPC Level 2 compliant quad-speed (4X) or faster CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive
 * MPC Level 2 compliant 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones
 * Super VGA, 256-color or higher monitor supporting 640 X 480 or higher resolution; 800 X 600 screen resolution with 16-bit color recommended
 * Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device
 * Local bus video adapter with 1 MB or more of video memory

In addition to the standard system requirements, the following requirements apply to specific products.

Microsoft Encarta Reference Suite 2001
In addition to the general hardware requirements, to Encarta Reference Suite 2001, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM versions, you need:
 * For the CD-ROM version, up to 215 MB of available hard disk space
 * For the DVD-ROM version, up to 155 MB of available hard disk space
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later

NOTE: Internet Explorer 5.5 is required in order to run Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001 and is installed as part of Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001 Setup. No additional Web browser is needed, and you can maintain other default browsers after installation (requires up to 45 MB of additional hard disk space; 25 MB additional needed during installation).

Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2001 Standard and Deluxe
In addition to the general hardware requirements, to use Encyclopedia 2001, Standard and Deluxe versions, you need:
 * Up to 70 MB of available hard disk space for Standard Edition, and up to 160 MB of available hard disk space for Deluxe Edition unless installed as a part of a Reference Suite installation.

To use the Encarta Encyclopedia 2001, Copy to Hard Disk feature (multiple-CD Deluxe Edition only), you need:
 * Up to 2.1 gigabytes (GB) of additional hard disk space

NOTE: If you want to run a multiple CD-ROM Encarta product without having to change CD-ROMs while you run the program, you can copy it to your hard disk if you have enough available hard disk space. Start the Copy to Hard Disk feature to compare the total available hard disk space with the amount required to install your Encarta product.

Microsoft Encarta Africana Third Edition
In addition to the general hardware requirements, to use Africana Third Edition, you need:
 * Up to 70 MB of available hard disk space unless installed as a part of a Reference Suite installation

To use the Encarta Africana Third Edition, Copy to Hard Disk feature (multiple-CD Deluxe Edition only), you need:
 * Up to 1.4 gigabytes (GB) of additional hard disk space

NOTE: If you want to run a multiple CD-ROM Encarta product without having to change CD-ROMs while you run the program, you can copy it to your hard disk if you have enough available hard disk space. Start the Copy to Hard Disk feature to compare the total available hard disk space required to install your Encarta product.

Microsoft Encarta Interactive World Atlas 2001
In addition to the general hardware requirements, to use Interactive World Atlas 2001, you need:
 * Up to 64 MB of available hard disk space unless installed as a part of a Reference Suite installation

To use the Interactive World Atlas 2001, Copy to Hard Disk feature (multiple-CD Deluxe Edition only), you need:
 * Up to 842 MB of additional hard disk space

NOTE: If you want to run a multiple CD-ROM Encarta product without having to change CD-ROMs while you run the program, you can copy it to your hard disk if you have enough available hard disk space. Start the Copy to Hard Disk feature to compare the total available hard disk space with the amount required to install your Encarta product.

Microsoft Encarta World English Dictionary 2001
In addition to the general hardware requirements, to use Encarta World English Dictionary, you need:
 * Up to 20 MB of available hard disk space unless installed as a part of a Reference Suite installation

To use the Encarta World English Dictionary 2001, Copy to Hard Disk feature, you need:
 * Up to 125 MB of additional hard disk space

NOTE: If you want to run a multiple CD-ROM Encarta product without having to change CD-ROMs while you run the program, you can copy it to your hard disk if you have enough available hard disk space. Start the Copy to Hard Disk feature to compare the total available hard disk space with the amount required to install your Encarta product.

Microsoft Encarta Researcher
To use Encarta Researcher, not included with Encarta Encyclopedia Standard or Encarta World English Dictionary, you need:
 * Up to 10 MB of additional available hard disk space
 * Internet Explorer 5.5 or later (requires up to 45 MB of additional hard disk space to run, and up to 25 MB of additional hard disk space during installation

NOTE: Internet Explorer 5.5 is required in order to run Encarta Researcher and is installed as part of Encarta Researcher Setup. No additional Web browser is needed, and you can maintain other browsers as your default browser after installation.

Microsoft Encarta Yearbook
To use Encarta Yearbook, Web Links, and monthly online updates, you need:
 * Up to 2 MB of additional available hard disk space for each update
 * 14.4 Kbps or faster modem
 * An account with an Internet service provider (ISP)

NOTE: Access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an ISP, and telephone charges may apply.

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