Minimum Computer Requirements at Boston College

for 2009

Important: These minimum computer requirements change every year.

	Windows	Mac
CPU	Pentium 4 for desktops Pentium M for laptops	Intel processor
Operating System	Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 3 and the latest operating system updates Note: Learn why Boston College does not recommend Windows Vista Home or XP Home and how you can get a free upgrade.	OS X
Memory (RAM)	512 MB	512 MB
Hard Drive	40 GB	40 GB
Networking	For BC wireless network access: A wireless 802.11a/g/n-compliant network card (with Windows software) For BC wired network (Ethernet) access: 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet card and Ethernet cable Learn more about these supported network cards.	For BC wireless network access: AirPort wireless network card or a wireless 802.11a/g/n-compliant network card (with Mac software) For BC wired network (Ethernet) access: 10/100 or 10/100/1000 Ethernet card and Ethernet cable Learn more about these supported network cards.
Anti-Virus Protection	Make sure to install BC's version of Anti-Virus software (McAfee Enterprise) before you get to campus. If you do not install the BC Anti-Virus software on your computer, your network access may be discontinued until you do so. Get the free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus If you have Windows Vista, Windows XP, or Windows 2000 make sure to install ePO on your computer. Get it free from BC: www.bc.edu/epo.	Sophos Anti-Virus software Get free Anti-Virus software, and learn more at: www.bc.edu/virus