Computer Specifications

We suggest the following specifications for running Virtual Worlds:

	Suggested Specifications	Minimum Spec
Processor	A fastest affordable Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD equivalent processor desktop computer or laptop available.	Fastest P4 or AMD equivalent processor computer or laptop available.
Memory	2048MB (or 2GB) minimum to allow current Windows, Virtual Worlds and other windows software to function.	1024MB of RAM memory
Hard Disk	Largest hard drive available with as much hard drive 'cache' memory as possible, this will help with processing all data and at least 25GB free Hard Drive Space.	At least 25GB free Hard Drive Space
Optical Drive	CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive	CD-RW/DVD/DVD-RW Drive
Monitor	Largest TFT Flat Screen or CRT monitor, preferably 19" (485mm Diagonal approx.)	Largest TFT Flat Screen or CRT monitor
Graphics Card	NVIDIA GeForce or similar range, or the ATI Radeon range with at least 256MB of DEDICATED memory not shared and latest Driver software for these video card/adapters. If video or graphics card memory is "shared" please consult your IT adviser to check exact DEDICATED memory of the graphics card.	NVIDIA GeForce FX range or the ATI Radeon range with at least 128mb DEDICATED of memory with Latest Drivers for the video card/adapters. If video or graphics card memory is "shared" please consult your IT adviser to check exact DEDICATED memory of the graphics card.
Operating System Software	XP Professional with (SP2) Service Pack 2 minimum Or Windows 7 or Vista Home Premium, Professional, or Business in either 32bit or 64bit versions and any service pack updates, including latest DirectX drivers and OpenGL drivers.	with XP Professional with (SP2) Service Pack 2 minimum and these other operating systems 'IF' your computer can work with these Windows 7 or Vista systems in their different versions and any service pack updates, including latest DirectX drivers and OpenGL drivers. Please consult your IT department or other IT consultants, for these new operating systems compatibility with your Minimum spec computers.

Virtual Worlds will work on lower specification computers - however as with any software, performance will be slower. Along with RAM (or Random Access Memory) memory the Graphics card on your computer is vital to the smooth running of Virtual Worlds and as a result computers with integrated graphics cards; which are built-in to the computers main board; are not normally suitable for running Virtual Worlds. Please contact Virtual Worlds Support for further information.

Laptop Users - Laptops in general cannot have their graphics cards replaced in the same way that a desktop computer can. As a result if you are purchasing a laptop you must make sure that the integrated graphics card is one that is made by NVIDIA or ATI and uses DIRECT-X and OpenGL 3D acceleration . Also the "Approximate total memory" on these graphics cards in laptops should be to the amount shown above in 'Graphics Card' section and Dedicated and not shared. Please consult your IT dept. or IT consultant/contractor to check for this specification.

Virtual Worlds uses a software licence security system, which is licenced directly to your machine. This prevents loss, theft or damage of USB type security dongles. Should you wish to change from software license to a dongle security method a charge of £200 applies. There are two types of Dongles: The first being an older Parallel dongle and the second being more newer USB type dongle. Majority of new PC's and Laptops are not equipped with parallel ports and as a result you will only be able to use a USB dongle. If you need to change from either dongle there will be an administration charge. If you wich to make this change in the first instance please call our Admin dept at Logicom to order your replacement dongle.