The document outlines the system requirements for operating systems including Windows XP and Windows Vista. It lists the minimum and recommended specifications for processors, memory, video adapters, hard disk drives, optical drives, input devices, and sound. Processors should be at least 233MHz for Windows XP or 800MHz for Vista. Memory requirements are 64MB RAM minimum for XP or 512MB minimum for Vista. Additional storage space beyond the minimum is recommended.

1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF AN
OPERATING SYSTEM
• PROCESSOR
• MEMORY
• VIDEO ADAPTER AND MONITOR
• HARD DISK DRIVE
• DRIVES
• INPUT DEVICES
• SOUND

2. • PROCESSOR
• this component accepts input data, processes information and sends it to
whatever component that is in charge of executing the action. You can
either use Intel or AMD microprocessor, a higher speed is recommended.
• MEMORY
• Needed to load the operating system to function properly. A higher
memory size would be ideal, 32 bit Windows XP can have a maximum of
4GB.
• VIDEO ADAPTER AND MONITOR
• Are video requirement to view the program. Video adapters are usually
included in the motherboard but installing an external one would be
better for faster video response to enhance viewing quality.

3. • HARD DISK DRIVE
• Hard disk value is the memory space required to store the operating
system program plus its additional functionality needed. Again, higher
values are recommended.
• OPTICAL DRIVE
• Drives are the playback equipment such as the CD-ROM and DVD drive
needed to properly install the software into the computer system.
• INPUT DEVICES
• Are the minimum needed to use the operating system which are usually the mouse
and the keyboard.

4. • SOUND
• Indicates the requirement to listen for sounds and alerts of the operating
system.

5. PROCESSOR 233 MHZ 300 MHZ OR HIGHER
MEMORY 64 MB RAM 128 MB OR HIGHER
VIDEO ADAPTER SUPER VGA 800 X 600 OR HIGHER RESOLUTION
HARD DISK DRIVE 1.5 OR 1.8 HIGHER
DRIVES CD-ROM OR DVD DRIVE
INPUT DEVICES COMPATIBLE INPUT DEVICES
SOUND
SOUND CARD, SPEAKERS OR
HEADPHONES
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF WINDOWS XP
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED

6. PROCESSOR 800 MHZ 1 GHZ OR HIGHER
MEMORY 512 MB RAM 1 GB OR HIGHER
GRAPHICS CARD DIRECTX 9.0 DIRECTX 9.0 DRIVER SUPPORT
HARD DISK DRIVE CAPACITY 20 GB 40 OR HIGHER
HARD DISK DRIVE FREE SPACE 15 GB 40 OR HIGHER
DRIVES DVD DRIVE
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS OF WINDOWS VISTA
MINIMUM RECOMMENDED

7. WINDOWS VISTA
• Was codenamed LONGHORN and released on January 30, 2007 with enhanced
features and security over the previous Windows editions.

8. WINDOWS 7
• This name was chosen because it is 7th operating system released by
Microsoft.
• On 24 July 2009 Microsoft released Windows 7 to OEMs (Original
Equipment Manufacturers and system builders).
• Windows 7 became available for volume licensing on September 1,
2009.
• October 22, 2009 – Windows 7 was released to the world.