Windows 7 and Windows 8
For Windows 7 and Windows 8, the Windows Experience Index (WEI) is a useful measure of hardware level. The WEI is accessible from Computer > Properties, or from Control Panel > System.
The recommended typical hardware requirements for the PC are:
WEI score of at least 3 in the „Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero‟ category.
Overall WEI score of at least 3 as recommended by Microsoft.
At least one USB 2.0 port.
30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.
Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.
Network access for software downloads, or access to a
Windows Vista
For Windows Vista, the Windows Experience Index (WEI) is a useful measure of hardware level. The WEI is accessible from Computer > Properties, or from Control Panel > System.
The recommended typical hardware requirements for the PC are:
WEI score of at least 3 in the 'Graphics; Desktop performance for Windows Aero' category.
Overall WEI score of at least 3 as recommended by Microsoft.
At least one USB 2.0 port
30 megabytes (MB) of free disk space.
Computer screen for use with the DisplayLink device, if it is not integrated.
Network access for software downloads, or access to a
If the PC specification is below this, performance will be lower (or CPU loading higher than acceptable).
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