Hardware Requirements for Microsoft WebTV for Windows

• Microsoft Windows 98
• Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition

SUMMARY

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

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One of the main requirements for WebTV 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 WebTV 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

• 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.

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