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The following is the minimum requirement for a computer to run AutoCAD:


AutoCAD 2007:
For users focusing on 2D drawing creation

• Intel Pentium IV recommended
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
• 512 MB RAM
• 750 MB free disk space for installation
• 1024x768 VGA with True Color

AutoCAD 2007:
For users taking advantage of the new conceptual design capabilities

• Intel 3.0 GHz or greater
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2
• 2 GB RAM or greater
• 2 GB HD available not including installation
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or greater, OpenGL-capable workstation class graphics card

AutoCAD 2008:
32-bit AutoCAD

• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2.2 GHz recommended
• Microsoft® Windows Vista™, Windows® XP Home and Professional (SP2), Windows® 2000 (SP4)
• 512 MB RAM
• 750 MB free disk space for installation
• 1024x768 VGA with True Color
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 6.0 (SP1 or higher)

Available on CD (Worldwide) and DVD (selected countries and languages)


AutoCAD 2008:
64-bit AutoCAD

Additional system requirements:

• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Windows Vista 64-bit
• AMD64 or Intel EM64T processor
• 1GB RAM, 2GB for Windows Vista 64-bit
• 750 MB free disk space for installation

Note: AutoCAD 64-bit cannot be installed on a 32-bit Windows Operating System.


AutoCAD 2008:
Windows Vista or 3D modelling

System requirements for 32 and 64 bit AutoCAD:

• Intel® 3.0 GHz or greater
• 2 GB RAM or greater
• 2 GB free hard disk available not including installation
• 1280 x 1024 32-bit color video display adapter (True Color) 128 MB or greater, OpenGL®, or Direct3D® capable workstation class graphics card.
• For Windows Vista, a Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card with 128 MB or greater is required

AutoCAD 2008LT:

• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, 2.2 GHz
• Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, Windows XP Professional or Home Edition (SP2), Windows 2000 (SP4)
• 512 MB RAM
• 550 MB free disk space for installation
• 1024x768 with VGA display with true color
• Mouse, trackball, or compatible pointing device
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or higher)
• CD-ROM drive
  

32-bit AutoCAD 2009:
Running under Windows XP:

• Microsoft Windows XP SP2 operating system
• Intel® Pentium® 4 processor or AMD Athlon®, 2.2 GHz or greater
  or
  Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 1.6 GHz or greater
• 1 GB RAM
• 750 MB free hard disk space for installation
• 1024x768 VGA with true color
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 (SP1 or higher)

If using AutoCAD for 3D modeling, upgrade the system as follows:

• Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater
  or
  Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater
• 2 GB RAM or greater
• 2 GB of additional free hard disk space
• 1,280 x 1,024 32-bit color video display adapter (true color) 128 MB or greater, OpenGL or Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card.

Running under Windows Vista:

• Microsoft Windows Vista operating system
• Intel Pentium 4 processor or AMD Athlon, 3.0 GHz or greater
  or
  Intel or AMD Dual Core processor, 2.0 GHz or greater
• 2 GB RAM or greater
• 750 MB of free hard disk space for installation
• 2 GB of additional free hard disk space
• 1,280 x 1,024 32-bit color video display adapter (true color) 128 MB or greater, Direct3D capable workstation class graphics card.

64-bit AutoCAD 2009:
(The 64-bit AutoCAD cannot be installed on a 32-bit operating system)

• Windows XP Professional x64 Edition operating system
  or
  Windows Vista 64-bit operating system
• AMD 64 processor
  or
  Intel EM64T processor
• 2 GB RAM
• 750 MB free hard disk space for installation

Autodesk does not support the use of either AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT on Apple computers. For more information, and for system requirements for industry specific versions, visit the Autodesk website.