Microsoft KB Archive/936820

= Minimum system requirements for Halo 2 for Windows Vista =

Article ID: 936820

Article Last Modified on 12/4/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Halo 2 for Windows Vista

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INTRODUCTION
This article describes the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Halo 2 for Windows Vista.



MORE INFORMATION
To determine whether your 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.

To determine whether the computer you are using can run Halo 2 for Windows Vista, visit the following Game Advisor Web site:

http://gameadvisor.futuremark.com

In the Search By Game Title box, type Halo 2.

You can use the Game Advisor to download a small piece of software that scans the system that you are using. 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.

Halo 2 for Windows Vista requires a personal computer that meets the following minimum requirements.

Unsupported hardware
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 following error messages:  Error message 1

Halo 2 for Windows Vista has one or more compatibility issues on this computer:

The graphics hardware on this computer is not supported for use with Halo 2 for Windows Vista.

 Error message 2

Halo 2 for Windows Vista has one or more compatibility issues on this computer:

The processor speed on this computer is too low to run Halo 2 for Windows Vista.



To upgrade the hardware components, contact the computer manufacturer. For more information about how to upgrade the hardware components, visit the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/moviemaker/expert/dunn_03august11_vc.mspx

Additionally, you can compare the features of different hardware and the prices of different hardware. For example, visit the following Microsoft Web site, type hardware video cards in the Search box, and then press ENTER:

http://products.live.com

Note If you are using a notebook as the computer that meets the system requirements for Halo 2 Windows for Vista, use AC power. Alternatively, adjust the power settings in Windows Vista to High Performance. To do this, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Startvistastartbutton.jpg], type powercfg.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.
 * 2) Click High Performance.

Windows Experience Index
Halo 2 for Windows Vista is designed for computers that run Windows Vista with an overall Windows Experience Index score of 3 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 Startvistastartbutton.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 Startvistastartbutton.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.

Operating system
The game requires Windows Vista. If Windows Vista is not installed on the computer, you receive one of the following error messages:

This program requires Microsoft Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows Server 2003.

The process entry point CreatePorcessWithTokenW could not be located in the dynamic link library ADVAPI32.dll.

Note Halo 2 for Windows Vista will not run on a Microsoft Windows Server 2003-based computer. Halo 2 dedicated server will run on a Windows Server 2003-based computer.

Additional query words: Halo2 Games for Windows

Keywords: kberrmsg kbhowto kbinfo kbexpertisebeginner KB936820

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