System Requirements for Installing .NET Framework 3.0

Processor

Minimum: 400 megahertz (MHz) Pentium processor
Recommended: 1 gigahertz (GHz) Pentium processor

Operating System

.NET Framework 3.0 can be installed on any of the following systems:

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server Service Pack 1 (SP1)
Windows XP SP2
Windows Vista *

*Windows Vista comes with .NET Framework 3.0. There is no separate installation package required. The standalone .NET Framework 3.0 packages are not supported on Vista.

RAM

Minimum: 96 megabytes (MB)
Recommended:256 MB

Hard Disk

Up to 500 MB of available space may be required.
CD or DVD Drive Not required.

Display Minimum: 800 x 600, 256 colors
Recommended:1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit

Mouse Not required