This article lists the minimum hardware and software required to run PowerPoint 97 for Windows.

To install and run PowerPoint 97, you must have the following:

•	A personal or multimedia computer with a 486 or higher processor running Microsoft Windows 95 operating system, Windows NT Workstation version 3.51 with Service Pack 5 or later, or Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 with Service Pack 2 or later. PowerPoint 97 does not run on earlier versions of these operating systems.
•	8 MB of random access memory (RAM) for use on Windows 95; 16 MB of RAM for use on Windows NT Workstation.
•	VGA or higher resolution video adapter (Super VGA, 256-color recommended.)
•	Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device.
•	26-58 MB of hard disk space required; 43 MB required for typical installation. You can use the Microsoft Office 97 Upgrade Wizard to delete unneeded files from earlier versions of Office and maximize your available disk space.
•	CD-ROM drive (coupon enclosed for 3.5-inch high density disks). The compact disc contains additional items not available on disk. These items include Microsoft Internet Explorer, additional clip art, clips video (.avi files), and sound files.

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

•	9600 baud or higher modem (14,400 baud or higher recommended)
•	Windows-compatible sound card required to use sounds
•	Microphone required to record presenter's voice
•	Microsoft Outlook required to schedule meetings and export tasks from Meeting Minder
•	TCP/IP running on local area network or the Internet required for Presentation Conferencing
•	Some Internet features may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to a service provider