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# System Requirements

Check what you need to run eSkool.

* Make sure your computer can handle it before you install
* Works on most Windows machines from the last 10 years
* Older systems may need extra downloads

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## Hardware

|                      | Minimum              | Recommended             |
| -------------------- | -------------------- | ----------------------- |
| **Operating System** | Windows 7 (with ESU) | Windows 11              |
| **Processor**        | Intel Core i3        | Intel Core i7 or better |
| **RAM**              | 4 GB                 | 16 GB                   |
| **Hard Drive**       | 70 GB free           | 100 GB free or more     |

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## Supported Operating Systems

* Windows 11
* Windows 10
* Windows 8.1
* Windows Server 2012 R2, 2012
* Windows 7 (with Extended Security Updates)
* Windows Vista SP2
* Windows Server 2008 R2

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## Additional Downloads

Some older systems require extra software.

### Visual C++ 2015-2019 (Required for Windows 8.1, Vista SP2, Server 2008/2012)

* [64-bit](https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x64.exe)
* [32-bit](https://aka.ms/vs/16/release/vc_redist.x86.exe)

### Windows 7 Only

1. Active [Extended Security Updates (ESU)](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/windows-client/windows-7-eos-faq/windows-7-extended-security-updates-faq)
2. Visual C++ 2015-2019 (see above)
3. KB3063858 Update: [64-bit](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=47442) / [32-bit](https://www.microsoft.com/download/details.aspx?id=47409)