Internet Explorer 8 system requirements

Computer/Processor

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

Operating System

• Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher

• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition

• Windows Vista 32-bit

• Windows Vista 64-bit

• Windows Vista with Service Pack 1 (SP1) or higher

• Windows Server 2003 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher

• Windows Server 2003 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher

• Windows Server 2008 32-bit or higher

• Windows Server 2008 64-bit or higher

Memory

• Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher—64 MB

• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition—128 MB

• Windows Vista 32-bit—512 MB

• Windows Vista 64-bit—512 MB

• Windows Server 2003 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher—64 MB

• Windows Server 2003 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher—128 MB

• Windows Server 2008 32-bit—512 MB

• Windows Server 2008 64-bit—512 MB

Hard Disk Space

• Windows XP 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher—150 MB

• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition—200 MB

• Windows Vista 32-bit—70 MB

• Windows Vista 64-bit—120 MB

• Windows Server 2003 32-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher—150 MB

• Windows Server 2003 64-bit with Service Pack 2 (SP2) or higher—200 MB

• Windows Server 2008 32-bit—150 MB

• Windows Server 2008 64-bit—200 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