1.6 GHz minimum recommended or higher

Intel Core Duo, Intel Pentium or Intel Xeon Processors

1 GB minimum, 2 GB recommended or higher

24 bit color depth

Screen Resolution:
1024 x 768 recommended or higher at Normal size (96dpi)

Determined by the operating system, 500 MB minimum.

385 MB

In addition, up to 50 MB of disk space maybe needed in the Windows System directory (typically C:\Windows\System32). You can view the disk space requirement for each of the 9.2 components in the Setup program.

ArcReader will create cache files when used; additional disk space may be required.

OPERATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Internet Explorer Requirement:
- Some features of ArcReader require a minimum installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0 or 7.0. If you do not have an installation of Microsoft Internet Explorer Version 6.0/7.0, you must obtain and install it prior to installing ArcReader. (Please also see IE7_ Limitations)



Additional Requirements:
- 24-bit capable graphics accelerator

- DVD-ROM drive

Additional Software and Development Requirements:
An OpenGL 1.2 or higher compliant video card is required, with at least 32 MB of video memory, however 64 MB of video memory or higher is recommended.

.NET Framework 2.0 Requirements:
-.NET Framework 2.0 is optional. It is required to run .NET-based apps written against ArcGIS 9.2 or to use the metadata toolset Importing and Exporting metadata. NOTE: these metadata GP tools are not supported on UNIX.

-.NET Framework 2.0 is provided in a DotNet20 folder on the DVD media for your convenience.

Printer Support:
ArcReader supports printing to any Microsoft certified Windows printer using the native driver in ArcGIS. Please note that some printer drivers do not support large complex maps.

ArcReader on 64-bit processors and dual and dual core environments:
- Refer to FAQ: Does ESRI support 64-bit processors with ArcGIS products? for information concerning ESRI support policy of 64-bit processors with the ArcGIS products

- Refer to FAQ: Does ESRI support dual or dual-core with the ArcGIS Desktop products? for information concerning ESRI support policy of dual or dual-core with the ArcGIS products

System Design Strategies
Recommended platform sizing and system configuration strategies are provided in the System Design Strategies technical reference document available at: System Design Strategies.

Platform: IE7 Limitations
You cannot see inset maps in the directions window until you right-click on the box with the red X to bring up the context menu and then click on "Show Picture." With 9.2 SP1, the directions dialog works correctly.