Computer Specifications

We recommend the following specifications for running Virtual Worlds:

	Suggested Specifications	Minimum Spec
Processor	An affordable fastest Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor PC, that is available.	Fastest P4 or AMD equivalent processor PC available
Memory	2048MB (or 2GB) minimum to allow current Windows, Virtual Worlds and other windows software to function.	1024MB of RAM memory
Hard Disk	At least 20GB free Hard Drive Space	20GB free Hard Drive Space
Optical Drive	CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive	CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive
Monitor	Largest TFT Flat Screen or CRT monitor	Largest TFT Flat Screen or CRT monitor
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce range or the ATI Radeon range with at least 256MB of DEDICATED memory not shared and latest Driver software for these adapters.	NVIDIA GeForce FX range or the ATI Radeon range with at least 128mb of memory with Latest Drivers
Operating Software	XP Professional with (SP2) Service Pack 2 Or Vista Business or Home Premium only with latest Direct X drivers	XP Professional with (SP2) Service Pack 2 Or Vista Business or Home Premium only with latest Direct X drivers

Virtual Worlds will work on lower specification computers - but as with any software, performance will be slower. The Graphics card on your machine is vital to the smooth running of Virtual Worlds and as a result machines with integrated graphics cards are not suitable for running Virtual Worlds. Please contact Virtual Worlds Support for further information.

Laptop Users - Laptops in general cannot have their graphics cards updated in the same way that a desktop machine can. As a result if you are going to purchase a laptop you must make sure that the integrated graphics card or adapter is one that is made by NVIDIA or ATI and uses DIRECT-X 3D acceleration. Also the memory no these cards or adapters should be dedicated and not shared.

Virtual Worlds uses a dongle security system. There are two types of Dongles: The first being a Parallel dongle and the second being a USB type dongle. Some newer laptops are not equipped with parallel ports and as a result you will only be able to use a USB dongle. If you need to change from either dongle there will be an administration charge.