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Product Features

Update Encarta		Keeps the reference materials in Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia Deluxe 2004 both timely and accurate.
New and updated articles		Means you have access to current information.
Learn about the events affecting people and places as they happen with Live Media		Learn about the events affecting people and places as they happen with Live Media – Read local news, listen to live radio broadcasts, and check weather reports from around the world.
Interactive Multimedia		Animation, music, dynamic timelines, videos, audio clips, photos, and virtual tours, encourage exploration.

System Requirements

Computer/Processor		Multimedia PC with a 200-MHz or higher processor.
Memory		32 MB for Windows 98, or Windows Me. 64 MB for Windows 2000 Professional or Windows XP.
Hard Disk		Up to 300 MB of available hard-disk space.
Drive		Quad speed or faster CD-ROM drive.
Display		Super VGA 16-bit or higher monitor supporting 800x600 screen resolution.
Operating System		Microsoft Windows® 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Professional, or Windows XP operating system
Peripherals		Input Device: Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft Intellimouse® or compatible pointing device
Miscellaneous		Optional: Local bus video with 1 MB or more of video memory. 16-bit sound card with speakers or headphones.