Minimum

Recommended (or better )

Notes

Processor speed

1 GHz

2 GHz

Single core; or equivalent performance in multiple core processors

Random access memory (RAM)

1 GB

4 GB

Screen resolution (pixels)

1024 x 768

1440 x 900

Wide screen, adjust for other aspect ratios

Free hard drive space

80 MB

150 MB

Minimum is for download and installation; recommended includes 100 typical project files.

Operating systems

Microsoft WIndows Home, Pro, Enterprise and Education/SE editions.

All versions currently supported by Microsoft.