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• Processor Required: 500 MHz processor or higher 

• Memory Required: 256 MB RAM; 512 MB recommended for graphics features, Outlook Instant Search, and certain advanced functionality 

• Hard disk: 3.0 GB available disk space 

• Display:1024 x 576 or higher resolution monitor 

• Operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista with SP1, Windows XP (must have SP3) (32-bit), Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 R2 with MSXML 6.0, or later 32- or 64-bit OS 

• Video card: Graphics hardware acceleration requires a DirectX 9.0c graphics card with 64 MB or more video memory. 

• Browser recommended: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later, 32-bit browser only 

• Connectivity required: Internet functionality requires an Internet connection