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What are the system requirements for Symantec Norton Internet Security?


System Requirements for Norton Internet Security™ 2007

Supported Platforms: Windows® XP/Windows Vista™

    Windows® XP/Windows Vista™

    300MHz or higher processor

    256MB of RAM

    350MB of available hard disk space

    Additional Windows Vista Requirements

    Must meet minimum Windows Vista OS System Requirements

    Phishing Protection feature available only on 32-bit Internet Explorer

    Note: E-mail scanning supported for standard POP3 and SMTP-compatible e-mail clients. Supported instant messenger clients:

      AOL® Instant Messenger 4.7 or higher

      Yahoo!® Instant Messenger 5.x or 6.x

      MSN® Messenger 6.0 or higher


    Note: Phishing Protection feature requires Microsoft® Internet Explorer v6.0 or higher. A standard web browser is required for all installations.



Previous Requirements (NIS 2003):


Platforms supported:
Windows 98/98SE and Me
Windows 2000 Professional/Home Edition, SP1 required
Windows XP Professional/Home Edition, all Service Packs
Windows XP Tablet PC
Windows XP Media Center Edition

Platforms NOT supported:
Windows 95, NT and Server Edition
Linux and Macintosh

Hardware:
Intel, Pentium or more recent x86-Processor
Centrino
Crusoe
AMD
Tablet PC
Media Center

Processor and Memory (RAM):

Windows XP Home Edition/Professional, Processor above 300 MHz, 128 MB RAM
2000 Professional, Processor above 133 MHz, 128 MB RAM
Windows Me, Processor above 150 MHz, 128 MB RAM
Windows 98/98SE, Processor above 133 MHz, 96 MB RAM

Free Diskspace:

70 - 100 MB (without parental control function)
200 MB (for a full installation)


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