Lots of people ask what are the system requirements for Windows 7? So today we decided to post the minimum system requirements for Windows 7 which are as following:
32-bit (x86):
- 1GHz or faster processor
- 1 GB of RAM
- 16 GB of available disk space
- DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher driver
64-bit (x64):
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- 1GHz or faster processor
- 2 GB of RAM
- 20 GB of available disk space
- DirectX 9 graphics device with Windows Display Driver Model 1.0 or higher driver
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VG
^^ Yes. The specs are applicable to all editions.
@peter pan
Both use different hardware structure. You can install x86 OS version on x64 hardware but the reverse is not possible.
@Nikolaj
Yes. If you should definitely install x64 version.
GoodNube
Nice requirements. I tested it on a 1.9ghz CPU and a 1 gig memory and works fine. Just like XP with 5 or so add- ons to make it look like 7. Consumed only 11 gigs on my hard disk.
Abhishek
hi please tell me that can i install win7 on my laptop with the following system properties:
intel core duo t2400 @1.83 ghz 1.83 ghz
512 mb ram
x86
win vista
also can i upgrade to win7 keeping my old files?
pls help.
VG
^^ You need at least 1 GB RAM.
Frederik
Eh VG, do you think i can run it with 768 mb ram? I know its not enough but maybe its possible
VG
^^ You can but not recommended.
Frederik
But do u think anything can go wrong?
Beowülf
When I think of minimum requirements for an OS and the hardware don't measure-up, well what do you get... anyone? BSOD!!!
When your hardware can't fulfill the requirements for a slick running OS (even more so Win-7), then expect to experience some hickups - your pc 'hits the wall/BSOD'.
And, if your RAM is running out, your pc WILL hang-up and depending on the program's requirements at that time, it may remain hung-up for until you finally force shutdown.
At least add some RAM, even if you can't upgrade video/processor/resolution/or heat control in your box/notebook. RAM always makes a difference.
I used to run a notebook with 1.83GHz @ 1GB RAM - BSOD; then upgraded to 4GB RAM and now she's running sweet baby!
Comments?
Specinneff
Wow~ now that i have to do is upgrade my RAM...
Don
Currently I'm running XP/SP3. Which I've learned to enjoy. I considered Vista when it was released. But there were too many unresolved problems that never got addressed/resolved. Go figure. I'm glad I never took the plunge.
Windows 7 on the other hand sounds to be more stable and rounded to take on more without troubles. Although I have yet to try the beta of Windows 7, I'm hesitant to make the purchase only to find out there are bugs right from the get go. I'm NOT playing lab rat for M$
Can anyone confirm that Microsoft Flight Simulator X (and other single core based games) run without hiccups? My reason for being specific is that M$ canned the Flight Simulator X program some months ago. IMHO, bad move M$.
Machine specs are as follows:
Prescott 3.0ghz
2gigs Corsair Ram
ATI Radeon HD3800