OneNote Recommended System Requirements

Keep in mind that Table C.1 lists the minimum system requirements. A computer with those specifications will definitely run OneNote, but might not run it well (particularly if you're trying to run more than just one application at a time). If you want to ensure that OneNote runs well on your computer, consider installing OneNote on a computer with at least the requirements outlined in Table C.2.

You'll notice some of the requirements are the same in both tables. Typically, the two components that have the greatest effect on system performance are processor speed and RAM.

Table C.2. OneNote Recommended System Requirements

Component	Requirement
Processor	Pentium III Processor
Memory	128MB RAM plus 8MB RAM for each open application
Hard drive	Up to 280MB available free space for a complete installation
Media drives	CD-ROM or DVD drive
Audio devices (for recording and playback of audio notes)	Microphone, speakers, Windows Media Player 9 or later, and Microsoft DirectX 9.0a or later
Display	Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher resolution
Operating system	Windows 2000 SP3 or higher OR Windows XP