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What minimum requirements does a computer need to run Windows 7?
Where can I find the minimum computer requirements for Windows 7? Which websites, forums or blogs offer technical requirements for Windows7?
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Hi santam!
You can find a list of Windows 7 requirements directly through the Microsoft website, and I have left the direct link for you within the source section, for you to have a peek.
The requirements for Windows 7 includes;
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit).
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit).
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
Additional requirements to use certain features:
Internet access (fees may apply).
Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware.
Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal performance.
For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required.
Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware.
HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7.
DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive.
BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2.
BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive.
Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space.
Music and sound require audio output.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.
PCs with multi-core processors:
Windows 7 was designed to work with today's multi-core processors. All 32-bit versions of Windows 7 can support up to 32 processor cores, while 64‑bit versions can support up to 256 processor cores.
PCs with multiple processors (CPUs):
Commercial servers, workstations, and other high-end PCs may have more than one physical processor. Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate allow for two physical processors, providing the best performance on these computers. Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium will recognize only one physical processor.
There are several or more like thousands of blogs which solely relate to Windows 7 and include engineering blogs as well as general information and news. A few examples are Windows 7 Team Blog, Windows 7 News & Tips and The Essential Windows 7 Blog.
You can find a list of Windows 7 requirements directly through the Microsoft website, and I have left the direct link for you within the source section, for you to have a peek.
The requirements for Windows 7 includes;
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor.
1 gigabyte (GB) RAM (32-bit) or 2 GB RAM (64-bit).
16 GB available hard disk space (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit).
DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
Additional requirements to use certain features:
Internet access (fees may apply).
Depending on resolution, video playback may require additional memory and advanced graphics hardware.
Some games and programs might require a graphics card compatible with DirectX 10 or higher for optimal performance.
For some Windows Media Center functionality a TV tuner and additional hardware may be required.
Windows Touch and Tablet PCs require specific hardware.
HomeGroup requires a network and PCs running Windows 7.
DVD/CD authoring requires a compatible optical drive.
BitLocker requires Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2.
BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive.
Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM and an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space.
Music and sound require audio output.
Product functionality and graphics may vary based on your system configuration. Some features may require advanced or additional hardware.
PCs with multi-core processors:
Windows 7 was designed to work with today's multi-core processors. All 32-bit versions of Windows 7 can support up to 32 processor cores, while 64‑bit versions can support up to 256 processor cores.
PCs with multiple processors (CPUs):
Commercial servers, workstations, and other high-end PCs may have more than one physical processor. Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate allow for two physical processors, providing the best performance on these computers. Windows 7 Starter, Home Basic, and Home Premium will recognize only one physical processor.
There are several or more like thousands of blogs which solely relate to Windows 7 and include engineering blogs as well as general information and news. A few examples are Windows 7 Team Blog, Windows 7 News & Tips and The Essential Windows 7 Blog.
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Hi @santam!
This is the minimum requirements for a computer to be able to run Windows 7:
* 1 Ghz processor (32-bit)
* 1 GB of Ram
* 16 GB available disk space
* DirectX 9graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
I also found an interesting table that compares the minimum requirements for Microsoft's operating system from Windows 95 to Windows 7
http://osnews.com/img/21413/specs.PNG
There are several forums, blogs and technical support for Windows 7 online:
These are:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/ph/14019
This is a website of Microsoft that offer key resources to help you in troubleshooting Windows 7 hardware.
2. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help
Another good site will help you with Windows 7 support and How-to. You can find here some guide on how to get up and run with Windows 7, how to install it, security checklist, personalizing your PC, transferring files and many more.
http://res2.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%207/main/7/7/77b6bbe5-2f20-4bb3-a463-6ce78b427323/77b6bbe5-2f20-4bb3-a463-6ce78b427323.jpg
It also gives you support if you have Windows 7 problems like no sound or sound problems, invalid Windows 7 product key, network connection problems, printer problems, upgrading and many more.
http://res2.windows.microsoft.com/resbox/en/Windows%207/main/e/9/e97a73d3-62c3-41ee-8ee8-6f6f7421174e/e97a73d3-62c3-41ee-8ee8-6f6f7421174e.jpg
4.These are forums that will help you solve problems that you encountered with Windows 7.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-vista-windows-7-support/
http://forums.techguy.org/
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-support/
5. http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Windows7
This is a site for Toshiba that is a great resource if you want to know how to upgrade with Windows 7 and answer to FAQ on Windows 7 and about Toshiba running on Windows 7.,
This is the minimum requirements for a computer to be able to run Windows 7:
* 1 Ghz processor (32-bit)
* 1 GB of Ram
* 16 GB available disk space
* DirectX 9graphics device with WDDM 1.0 or higher driver.
I also found an interesting table that compares the minimum requirements for Microsoft's operating system from Windows 95 to Windows 7
There are several forums, blogs and technical support for Windows 7 online:
These are:
1. http://support.microsoft.com/ph/14019
This is a website of Microsoft that offer key resources to help you in troubleshooting Windows 7 hardware.
2. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help
Another good site will help you with Windows 7 support and How-to. You can find here some guide on how to get up and run with Windows 7, how to install it, security checklist, personalizing your PC, transferring files and many more.
It also gives you support if you have Windows 7 problems like no sound or sound problems, invalid Windows 7 product key, network connection problems, printer problems, upgrading and many more.
4.These are forums that will help you solve problems that you encountered with Windows 7.
http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-vista-windows-7-support/
http://forums.techguy.org/
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-support/
5. http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Windows7
This is a site for Toshiba that is a great resource if you want to know how to upgrade with Windows 7 and answer to FAQ on Windows 7 and about Toshiba running on Windows 7.,
source(s):
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/14019
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help
http://forums.techguy.org/
http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-vista-windows-7-s...
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Windows...
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-support/
http://support.microsoft.com/ph/14019
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/help
http://forums.techguy.org/
http://www.techsupportforum.com/microsoft-support/windows-vista-windows-7-s...
http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp/navShell.jsp?cf=Windows...
http://windows7forums.com/windows-7-support/
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