Encarta 2007 Standard UK / Ireland (CD) - DVD Retail Boxed

For families, schools and lifelong learners who want trusted up-to-date information

Microsoft Encarta 2007 is the number-one best-selling encyclopedia brand*. It's an easy-to-use multimedia resource with accurate, current content you can rely on. Bring a world of information into your home with Encarta Standard 2007!

Microsoft Encarta Standard 2007 offers:

• Content you can trust - Authors of the 36,000+ articles are experts in their fields and content is selected with authenticity in mind.
• Encarta Search Bar - Information is easy to find with the Encarta Search Bar. Searches contain information from Encarta.
• Lively multimedia content - Encarta contains more multimedia resources than everÂâ€â€�including sound clips, illustrations and videos from trusted sources.
• ChildrenÂ’s Encarta - This special area for younger learners, aged 12 and younger, is packed with age-appropriate articles and lively multimedia.

• A personal computer with a Pentium 600-MHz processor or faster (1 GHz or higher recommended)
• Windows XP SP2 or later
• 256 MB of RAM (512 MB or more recommended)
• 560 MB of available hard-disk space
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 requires between 210 and 620 MB of hard-disk space (included on disc).
• DVD-ROM drive or 4x or faster CD-ROM drive
• High Color capable or better video card with a minimum 800x600 resolution (1024x768 recommended)
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse® or compatible pointing device
• 16-bit sound card and headphones or speakers

Additional items or services required to use certain features:

• ChildrenÂ’s Encarta requires an additional 430 MB of hard-disk space.
• Copy to Hard Drive requires an additional 330 GB of available hard-disk space.
• Access to sounds and videos require Windows Media Player 8.
• Access to interactive media requires Adobe Shockwave and Adobe Flash.

To use Update Encarta, Web Links, Weather and Radio Links you need:

• 28.8-Kbps or faster modem
• An Internet connection
• Internet functionality may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider (ISP); telephone call charges may apply
• Up to 4 MB of additional hard-disk space required for each month's instalment

Note:
Content Updates are available until October 2007

Note:
1. An active Internet connection is required for Update Encarta, Web Links, Weather and Radio Links. Update Encarta is available until October 2007.

2. ChartTrack Ltd, 10 years cumulated period: January 1996–January 2006. Based on total UK retail sales.



System Requirements for Microsoft Encarta 2007 Standard UK/Ireland

• Multimedia PC with a Pentium 500 MHz (1 GHz recommended) or higher processor
• Windows 2000 Professional SP4, or Windows XP operating system
• Minimum 256 MB required for Windows 2000 Professional SP4 or Windows XP
• Up to 500 MB of available hard-disk space
• DVD-ROM drive or Quad-speed or faster CD-ROM drive
• Super VGA, 16-bit or higher monitor supporting 800 x 600 screen resolution (1074 x 768 recommended)
• 4 MB or more of video memory
• Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse®, or compatible pointing device
• 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones
• Some features require an Internet connection. Access to and use of the Internet may require payment of a separate fee to an Internet service provider. Local and long distance telephone call charges may apply.
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 software (included on disc) or later. Users can maintain other default browsers after installation. Installation of Internet Explorer 6.0 requires up to an additional 75 MB hard-disk space.
• Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 requires an additional 160 MB of hard-disk space.
• To access sounds and videos, Microsoft Windows Media Player 7.1 is required.