| Component | Required | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows® 98,2000, Millennium, XP | Windows XP |
| Processor | 233 MHz Pentium II or AMD processor | A 500 MHz processor or faster |
| RAM | 64 MB | 128 MB |
| Free hard disk space | 100 MB | Approximately 300 MB to use System Restore |
| Optical drive | CD or DVD drive | Same as minimum configuration |
| Modem | 56 Kbps | Cable modem or faster |
| Sound card | 16-bit sound card | Compatible 5.1 multichannel audio sound card (i.e. Sound Blaster Live! 5.1) |
| Video adapter and monitor | Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution | Same as minimum configuration |
| Sound output device | Speakers or headphones | 5.1 multichannel speakers |
| Internet browser | Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 | Microsoft
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| Media Player | Microsoft Media Player 9 | Microsoft
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