Microsoft KB Archive/271232

= Works 2001: Minimum System Requirements =

Article ID: 271232

Article Last Modified on 1/27/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Works Suite 2001
 * Microsoft Works 6.0

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This article was previously published under Q271232



SUMMARY
This article lists the minimum system requirements needed to run Microsoft Works 6 and Microsoft Works Suite 2001.



Microsoft Works 6
To run Microsoft Works 6, you need:
 * Multimedia PC with a Pentium 90 MHz or faster processor.
 * Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98, or Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system or later.
 * 16 megabytes (MB) of RAM (32 MB recommended).
 * 65-165 MB of available hard disk space.
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (included) or later. Up to an additional 80 MB of hard disk space may be required for Internet Explorer upgrade. This installation will not replace your primary browser.
 * Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
 * Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
 * Super VGA, 256-color or higher-resolution monitor.

To use additional items or services you need:


 * 14,400 bits-per-second (bps) or faster modem.
 * Internet access, which may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider.

Microsoft Works Suite 2001
To run Microsoft Works Suite 2001 you need:


 * Multimedia PC with a Pentium 166 MHz or faster processor.
 * Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows 2000 operating system or later.
 * 32 MB of RAM for Windows 95 or Windows 98 (32 MB of RAM recommended), or 64 MB of RAM for Windows 2000 Professional.
 * 700 MB of available hard disk space required for a minimum installation; 850 MB of available hard disk space required for typical installation. A custom installation may require more or less hard disk space.
 * Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 (included) or later. Up to additional 80 MB of hard disk space may be required for Internet Explorer upgrade. This installation will not replace your primary browser.
 * Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive.
 * Super VGA, 256-color or higher monitor supporting 640 x 480 or higher resolution. (A super VGA, 256-color or higher monitor supporting 800 x 600 screen resolution with 16-bit color recommended.)
 * Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or compatible pointing device.
 * Sound output with speakers or headphones recommended.

To use additional items or services you need:


 * 28,000 bps or faster modem.
 * Internet access, which may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider.
 * 8 MB of additional hard disk space to run Office E-mail.
 * Windows-compatible color printer for full-color output.
 * Microphone required for voice recording.
 * Microsoft Outlook 2000 messaging and collaboration client, or Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 (included) or later required to run Office E-mail.
 * MAPI-enabled e-mail client required to mail pictures and projects to others.
 * Up to 2 MB of additional hard disk space for each monthly installment in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 2001.
 * Works Suite includes FoneSync™ 3.1. To use this version of FoneSync to transfer contacts to your cell phone, you need an additional cable. For more information call 1-800-777-6820 or visit the FoneSync™ Web site listed below.

http://fonesync.openwave.com/fon/
 * Windows CE 2.0 or later with ActiveSync 3.0 or Palm 3.0 or later with HotSync 2.0 for synchronization of Works Suite data required.

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