• Intel® Pentium® / 1 GHz processor (for example, Pentium® M, Pentium® 4), or equivalent AMD® processor - Faster processors will yield faster performance
• 512 MB RAM
• 1 GB free hard disk space
• Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP1 or higher) Home and Professional, 2000 (SP4 or higher)
• Creative® Labs Sound Blaster® 16 or equivalent sound card supporting 16-bit recording
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 5 or higher (free download available at www.microsoft.com)
• CD-ROM drive (required for installation)
• Nuance-approved noise-canceling headset microphone (included)
• A web connection is required for activation

During the install process the software checks to make sure your system meets these minimum requirements. If you do not meet the requirements, the software will not be installed.