Operating System 32-Bit Microsoft Windows 7 64-Bit Microsoft Windows 7 Software 32-Bit SolidWorks 2012 (32 Bit) Microsoft Office 2007 (32 Bit) or later 64-Bit SolidWorks 2012 (32 Bit) Microsoft Office 2007 (64 Bit) or later Web browser 32-Bit Internet Explorer 7.0 or later 64-Bit Internet Explorer 7.0 or later Processor 32-Bit Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 or higher with SSE2 technology 64-Bit Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 or higher with SSE2 technology RAM 32-Bit 4 GB minimum 64-Bit 4 GB minimum Graphic card 1 GB OpenGL or Direct3D capable Require a Windows- supported display adapter Hard disk 5 GB minimum free hard disk space Pointing device Mouse, trackball, or other device DVD Any speed (for installation only)