To use Word 2000, you need:

• PC with a Pentium 75-megahertz (MHz) or higher processor
• Microsoft Windows 95 or later operating system, or Microsoft Windows NT Workstation operating system version 4.0 Service Pack 3 or later
• For Windows 95 or Windows 98:
  16 megabytes (MB) of RAM for the operating system, plus an additional 4 MB of RAM for Microsoft Word
• For Windows NT Workstation:
  32 MB of RAM for the operating system, plus an additional 4 MB of RAM for Word
• 147 MB of available hard-disk space (Number indicates typical installation; your hard-disk usage will vary depending on configuration. Choices made during custom installation may require more or less hard-disk space.)
• CD-ROM drive
• VGA- or higher-resolution monitor; Super VGA recommended
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

• 9600-baud modem; 14,400- or higher-baud modem recommended
• Multimedia computer required to access sound and other multimedia effects
• Microsoft Outlook 2000 or Microsoft Outlook Express 5.0 or later required to run Microsoft Office E-mail
• 8 MB of additional RAM required to run Office E-mail
• Some Internet functionality may require Internet access and payment of a separate fee to a service provider

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