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·Microsoft Pocket Streets—A maps-and-navigation program for Windows CE.

·Windows 95 infrared drivers version 2.0—Allow you to install an infrared port on a desktop PC.

·Windows 95 Dial-Up Networking version 1.2 upgrade— Allows you to establish a remote connection to your desktop PC by modem.

·Microsoft Internet Explorer version 4.01—The most recent version of the Internet browser for Windows 95 or Windows NT.

·Windows NT Service Pack 3—System updates for Windows NT.

Many Windows CE programs are available, including freeware and shareware. Go to www.microsoft.com/windowsce, or try searching the Web on the keyword “Windows CE” to find additional programs for your P/PC.

Minimum PC requirements for Windows CE Services

The minimum PC requirements for running Windows CE

Services are as follows:

·Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 or Windows 95 (or later)

·Desktop PC with a 486/33DX or higher processor (Pentium® P90 recommended)

·8 MB of memory (12 MB recommended) for Windows 95 (or later), and 16 MB of memory (32MB recommended) for Windows NT Workstation

·Hard disk drive with 10 to 50 MB of available hard disk space (actual requirements vary, based on selection of features and current system configuration)

·Available 9-pin serial communications port

·CD-ROM drive

·VGA or higher resolution graphics card (SVGA 256-color recommended)