Hardware requirements for Microsoft Web TV for Windows
Article ID: 182753
Article Last Modified on 1/22/2007
APPLIES TO
Microsoft Windows 98 Standard Edition
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
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SUMMARY
This article describes the hardware requirements for Microsoft WebTV for
Windows.
MORE INFORMATION
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
TITLE : How to Install Microsoft Web TV for Windows