System requirements

  • Computer
    IBM PC/AT or compatible computer preinstalled with the following Windows operating systems (*1):

  • Windows XP Home Edition (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)

  • Windows XP Professional (*2) (Service Pack 3 or later)

  • Windows Vista Home Basic (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows Vista Home Premium (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows Vista Ultimate (Service Pack 2 or later)

  • Windows 7 Starter (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows 7 Home Basic (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows 7 Home Premium (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows 7 Professional (Service Pack 1 or later)

  • Windows 7 Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later)

Not supported by OSs other than above.
[Compatibility mode] for Windows XP (included with Windows Vista and Windows 7) is not supported.
(*1) Excluding OS Versions not supported by Microsoft.
(*2) Excluding 64-bit OS versions.
  • CPU: 1 GHz processor (2.6 GHz recommended for video playback)

  • RAM: 1 GB or more

  • Hard Disk Drive/Solid State Drive: 600 MB or more of available space

  • Internet Explorer 7 or later

  • Internet connection (for Gracenote® MusicID® service, podcast features, store access, and online help)


We do not guarantee operation for all computers even if they meet the above System Requirements.

Not supported by the following environments:
  • Personally constructed computers or operating systems

  • An environment that is an upgrade of the original manufacturer-installed operating system

  • Multi-boot environment

  • Mac OS


Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.