Minimum System Requirements for Windows for Workgroups

ID: Q89333


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows for Workgroups versions 3.1, 3.11


SUMMARY

Below are the minimum system requirements for Microsoft Windows for Workgroups. Requirements differ for a client (a machine that is not sharing its printers/directories) and a server (a machine that is sharing its printers/directories).


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The minimum client installation of Windows for Workgroups requires:

  • 80286 microprocessor or better for version 3.1


  • 80386sx microprocessor or better for version 3.11


  • 2048 kilobytes (K) total memory for version 3.1


  • 3 megabytes (MB) total memory for version 3.1 (2 MB with no network installed)


  • 3 megabytes (MB) total memory for version 3.11 (4 MB is recommended)


  • 6.2 MB of hard drive space (14.5 MB recommended)


The minimum server installation of Windows for Workgroups requires:

  • 80386sx microprocessor or better


  • 3072K total memory (4096K recommended)


  • 3 megabytes (MB) total memory for version 3.1 (4 MB recommended)


  • 3 megabytes (MB) total memory for version 3.11 (4 MB is recommended)


  • 10.5 MB of hard drive space (14.5 MB recommended)


If the server is also acting as a Mail postoffice, additional hard drive space is required on the server.

Additional query words: 3.10 3.11 minimum setup

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Version : WINDOWS:3.1,3.11
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: September 22, 1999
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