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Works 2001: Minimum System Requirements

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

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.

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.

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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