ARCHIVED: What is Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and what are the system requirements?

Windows Millennium Edition (Me) is an operating system from Microsoft designed for the home user. It is an upgrade for either Windows 95 or 98. Windows Me focuses on multimedia support, usability and stability, home networking, and Internet support.

UITS recommends that your current computer meet the following minimum system requirements before you upgrade to Windows Me:

• Pentium II Celeron processor, 350Mhz
  
  
• 64MB RAM
  
  
• 4GB hard drive with 1GB free before installing Windows Me
  
  
• DirectX compatible video card with 4MB VRAM
  
  
• Sound Blaster compatible sound capability with two speakers
  
  
• 17" color monitor (15.9" viewable area), .28dp resolution
  
  
• 24X CD-ROM drive
  
  
• 1.44MB floppy drive
  
  
• Standard Windows keyboard
  
  
• Microsoft 2-button mouse
  
  
• 10/100 Ethernet card or a 56K modem

According to Microsoft, the minimum system requirements for Windows Me are:

• VGA or higher resolution monitor
  
  
• Pentium 150MHz processor or better
  
  
• 32MB RAM or better
  
  
• 480MB to 645MB free hard-disk space
  
  
• CD-ROM drive
  
  
• 28.8Kbs modem or faster with current Internet connection
  
  
• Sound card
  
  
• Speakers or headphones
  
  
• Microsoft mouse or compatible pointing device

For more information about Windows Me, including optional features, see: http://support.microsoft.com/ph/6519

Also see:

• When installing Windows Millennium Edition, what can I do if I get the SU0325 error?