Windows Live Essentials requires the following:

    * Operating system: 32- and 64-bit editions of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 with the Platform Update for Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 and the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2.
    * Processor: 1.6 GHz or higher
    * Memory: 1 GB of RAM or higher
    * Resolution: Minimum: 1024 × 576
    * Internet connection: Internet functionality requires dial-up or broadband Internet access (provided separately). Local or long-distance charges may apply.
    * Graphics or video card: Windows Live Movie Maker requires a video card that supports DirectX 9 or higher and Shader Model 2 or higher.


Additional requirements
The following components are needed for certain Windows Live programs and may also be installed for you if they're not found on your computer.

    * For Photo Gallery and Movie Maker: Some components of DirectX 9.
    * For Sync: To run Sync on a Mac, you must have OS X 10.5 or newer installed.


Notes

    * To install or uninstall Windows Live software, you must be logged on to the computer using an administrator account.
    * To install platform updates for Windows Vista or Windows Server 2008, click Start, click All Programs, click Windows Update, and then select the updates you want.