Find out if your current MPC Computers system meets the Windows Vista hardware requirements. Microsoft provides a Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor, which will help you determine if your Windows XP-based PC can run Windows Vista. The Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor works with 32-bit versions of Windows XP.
Windows Vista recommended system requirements: Home Basic:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
512 MB of system memory
20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
DVD-ROM drive
Audio Output
Internet access (fees may apply)
Additional Requirements 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.
Home Premium Business Ultimate
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 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.
Home Premium / Ultimate
TV tuner card required for TV functionality (compatible remote control optional).
Home Premium / Business / Ultimate
Windows Tablet and Touch Technology requires a Tablet PC or a touch screen.
Ultimate
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption requires a USB Flash Drive and a system with a TPM 1.2 chip.
Windows Vista minimum supported system requirements:Home Basic Home Premium Business Ultimate
1 800 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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