 | 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 |
 | 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 TPM 1.2 |
 | BitLocker To Go requires a USB flash drive |
 | Windows XP Mode requires an additional 1 GB of RAM, an additional 15 GB of available hard disk space, and a processor capable of hardware virtualization with Intel VT or AMD-V turned on |
 | 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. |