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Computer Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

Windows
Macintosh
  • 200MHz Intel Pentium processor
  • 32MB of RAM
  • 56.6 Kpbs modem Internet connection
  • 16-bit sound card and speakers
  • 16-bit-color video display card
  • Windows 95, 98, ME (final release version only), NT 4.0 (Service Pack 4), 2000
  • MacOS 9.0-9.1
  • 64 MB RAM
  • Virtual Memory turned on, set to 128MB
  • G3 233MHz or faster
  • 56.6 Kpbs modem Internet connection

How to Determine What Your Computer Has

Windows
16 mb of RAM:
Right click "My Computer" and select "Properties."
120MHz Intel-Pentium processor:
Right click "My Computer" and select "Properties."
28.8 Kpbs modem:
Go to the "Start" menu, "Settings", "Control Panel", and select Modems. Click the "next" button and your computer should detect any modems that are connected and turned on.
16-bit sound card and speakers:
If you can listen to CDs on your computer, you've probably met this one. Make sure the speakers are plugged in and turned on.
16 bit-color video display card:
Right click anywhere on your desktop. Choose "Properties" and select the "Settings" tab. If you can select "16 bit-High color" you're fine.
Windows* 95, 98, 2000, 2000 ME (final release version only) or NT 4.0 with Service Pack 4:
Right click "My Computer" and select "Properties."
IE 4.0.1, Netscape 4.0 or later:
In either browser, look under the "Help" menu at the top of the window and select "About...". The version will be displayed for you.
Macintosh
32 MB RAM:
Under the apple icon at top left, go to "Control Panels" and select "Memory". Your RAM is displayed there.
604 PowerPC* (200 MHz or better)
 
28.8 Kpbs modem:
Go to the apple menu and under "Control Panels" and "Modem." Your current modem should be listed.
16-bit sound card and speakers:
If you can listen to CDs on your computer, you've probably met this one. Make sure the speakers are plugged in and turned on or that your internal speakers are not muted. You can check this by going to the apple menu, Control Panels, and selecting sound.
MacOS 9.0-9.1:
Under the apple menu, select "About this computer."
IE 4.0.1, Netscape 4.0 or later:
In either browser, look under the "Help" menu at the top of the window and select "About...". The version will be displayed for you.