Hardware and Software Required



Information: Janice Rowland
jrowland@pstcc.cc.tn.us or 865-694-6487
Minimum hardware requirements:
(See http://www.microsoft.com/office/features/ofc2000tour/Sysreqs.htm for more information.)
  • Pentium III recommended
  • 166 MHz processing speed
  • 3.5" floppy drive
  • 64Mb RAM memory plus an additional 8Mb for each Office program running simultaneously
  • 217Mb disk space for download of student files for Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access
  • Microsoft mouse compatible
  • 56K modem for dialup access (cable modem or DSL highly desirable)
  • Super VGA display mode (800 x 600) or higher resolution with 256 colors.

Minimum software requirements:

You need to know how to use your computer and how to use the Internet. You will need to have the following software installed on your computer:

  • Windows 98 or higher
  • An Internet browser. Netscape or Internet Explorer (browser software--free to students). You must download it from the WWW or get it through your ISP. You must download the full version of Netscape Navigator version 4.76 or 6.2.1 (versions 4.78, 4.79 not recommended) OR Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher (version 5.5 Service Pack 1 is not supported). If you use AOL for Web access, you will need the AOL version 7.0. WebCT does not support AOL's built-in browser below version 7 or WebTV. See Minimum System Requirements for WebCT for more information.
  • MS Office XP Professional
  • SmartForce player download after you are registered in the course. This is a free download to play the SmartForce computer based training tutorials and tests that are used.