I have Office 2007 now. What is different about Office 2010?
Office 2010 has many new features that make analyzing and presenting data easier than ever. Plus, there are added tools that help you collaborate between programs and other users.
To support the robust features of Office 2010, your PC should meet these minimum hardware requirements.
Computer & Processor
500-megahertz (MHz) processor or higher; 1 gigahertz (GHz) required for Outlook with Business Contact Manager (found in Office Professional).
Memory
256 megabytes (MB) of RAM or higher.
512 MB recommended for certain graphic features, Outlook Instant Search, Outlook with Business Contact Manager, Communicator and certain advanced functionality in Office 2010 Professional.
Hard Disk
At least 3.5 gigabytes (GB) available disk space for Office Professional, 3 GB for Home and Business and Home and Student.
Display
1024 × 768 or higher-resolution monitor; 1024 × 576 or higher for Excel 2010, OneNote 2010, Outlook 2010, PowerPoint 2010 and Word 2010.
Operating System
Windows Vista with SP1 (32-bit or 64-bit) and Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit).
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