The following are the minimum system requirements necessary to run the CD:
Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 2, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, or a newer operating system
500 megahertz (MHz) or higher processor
2 gigabytes (GB) storage space (a portion of this disk space will be freed after installation if the original download package is removed from the hard drive)
256 megabytes (MB) RAM
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
1024×768 or higher resolution monitor
Microsoft Windows or Windows Vista–compatible sound card and speakers
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later
Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device