The minimum system requirements are direct from Microsoft. Remember, though, that these are the minimum requirements to install and use Windows 7.

The minimum system requirements are direct from Microsoft. Remember, though, that these are the minimum requirements to install and use Windows 7. It will no doubt be sluggish and you probably shouldn’t install it on something this lite. Although, it has been reported that installations on netbooks have gone remarkibly well with enough performance for daily use.

– 1 GHz 32-bit or 64-bit processor or higher
– 1 GB of system memory or more
– 16 GB of available disk space
– Support for DirectX 9 graphics with 128 MB memory (to enable the Aero theme)
– DVD-R/W Drive
Please note these specifications could change. And, some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of “touch,” may require advanced or additional hardware.