| Operating System |
One of the following:
Windows Vista (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (32-bit edition only)
Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit editions)
Windows Server 2008
Note: Windows Live Movie Maker and the slide show feature of Windows Live Photo Gallery are not supported on Windows XP. |
| Processor |
For Windows Vista or Windows 7: 1 GHz or higher
Windows XP: 800 MHz or higher |
| Memory |
Windows Vista or Windows 7: 512 MB
Windows XP: 128 MB of RAM (256 MB or more recommended) |
| Resolution |
Minimum 1024 x 768 |
| Internet Connection |
Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply. |
| Browser |
Windows Live Toolbar requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, or Internet Explorer 8. |
| Graphics or Video Card |
Windows Live Movie Maker requires a video card that supports DirectX 9.0 or higher, and Shader Model 2.0 or higher. |
| Prerequisite software |
These components are required and will be downloaded and installed if they’re not already on your computer:
For Writer: Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or higher*
For Photo Gallery: SQL 2005 Compact Edition and Windows Imaging Codecs*
For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX9
*Not required when installing on Windows 7 or Windows Vista
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