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Hardware requirements for Microsoft Web TV for Windows

Article ID:182753
Last Review:January 22, 2007
Revision:1.3
This article was previously published under Q182753

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This article describes the hardware requirements for Microsoft WebTV for Windows.

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One of the main requirements for Web TV for Windows is an ATI All-in-Wonder or ATI All-in-Wonder Pro display adapter. In the future, third-party manufacturers may provide drivers for other display adapters that provide TV tuner capabilities.

The minimum hardware requirements to use Web TV for Windows are:
Intel Pentium or compatible 120 megahertz (MHz) processor
16 megabytes (MB) RAM
1 gigabyte (GB) hard disk
ATI All-in-Wonder or ATI All-in-Wonder Pro display adapter
Cable or antenna connection
SVGA display capable of at least 800 X 600 resolution with 60 hertz (Hz) non-interlaced refresh rate
Internet connection for full interactive functionality
Pointing device with two buttons
The recommended minimum hardware requirements to use Web TV for Windows are:
Intel Pentium or compatible 200 MHz processor
32 MB RAM
2 GB or larger hard disk with fast data transfer rate.
28,800 bps or faster internal fax modem
Speakers
Wireless battery-operated keyboard with built-in pointing device.
Wireless TV-style remote control.
Sound system expansion card with digital audio support, a MIDI port, a MIDI-controlled wavetable synthesizer, multiple analog and digital audio inputs, software-controllable low-noise audio mixer/preamplifier, and multiple-audio outputs.
A built-in microphone or a front-mounted microphone jack suitable for teleconferencing, education, karaoke, and other programs that may require sound input.
For additional information about Microsoft Web TV for Windows, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
ARTICLE-ID: 182755 (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/182755/EN-US/)
TITLE : How to Install Microsoft Web TV for Windows

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Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

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