SYSTEM AND HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS FOR WINDOWS ULTIMATE EDITION 

          

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Recommended system requirements
Recommended system requirements
  • 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor

  • 1 GB of system memory

  • 40 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space

  • Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:

    • WDDM Driver

    • 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum)

    • Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware

    • 32 bits per pixel

  • DVD-ROM drive

  • Audio output

  • Internet access (fees may apply)

Additional requirements to use certain features
  • TV tuner card required for TV functionality (compatible remote control optional)

  • Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a Tablet PC or a touch screen

  • Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption requires a USB Flash Drive and a system with a TPM 1.2 chip

Actual requirements and product functionality may vary based on your system configuration. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features and edition of Windows Vista will run on your computer.

While all editions of Windows Vista can support multiple core CPUs, only Windows Vista Business, Ultimate, and Enterprise can support dual processors.

Minimum supported system requirements
Certain product features are not available with minimum supported requirements.
  • 800 MHz processor and 512 MB of system memory

  • 20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space

  • Support for Super VGA graphics

  • CD-ROM drive

 

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