Below are the minimum requirements your computer needs to run Internet Explorer 7. Some components may require additional system resources not outlined below.

Windows Vista – Internet Explorer 7 is included as a feature within Windows Vista.

Internet Explorer 7 will run on Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1). Memory requirements listed below are for Internet Explorer itself. Any machine with the recommended amount of memory for Windows (for example, 128 MB for Windows XP and 256 MB for Windows XP Professional x64) will meet the memory requirements for Internet Explorer 7.

Computer/Processor

Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)

Operating System

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)

Memory

For Internet Explorer 7:

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 64 MB

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) - 64 MB

Windows XP Professional x64 Edition - 128 MB

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) - 64 MB

Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 ia64 - 128 MB

Drive

CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)

Display

Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors

Peripherals

Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device