Zoo Tycoon: Minimum System Requirements (309693)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Zoo Tycoon
  • Microsoft Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection
  • Microsoft Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs Expansion Pack
  • Microsoft Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania Expansion Pack
This article was previously published under Q309693

SUMMARY

This article summarizes the minimum system requirements needed to run the programs that are listed earlier in this article.

MORE INFORMATION

Zoo Tycoon requires a personal computer with the following minimum requirements.
  • Multimedia personal computer with Pentium 233 megahertz (MHz) processor (300 MHz or higher recommended.)
  • Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 95 OSR2, Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP.
  • 32 megabytes (MB) of RAM recommended (128 MB recommended for Windows XP).
  • 250 MB of available hard disk space for a minimum installation (requires CD in the CD-ROM drive to play the game); 350 MB for a full installation. 150 MB of available hard disk space for a cache file.
  • 4x CD-ROM drive or higher.
  • Super VGA video display with 4 MB of VRAM, capable of supporting 800 x 600 resolutions in 16-bit color.
  • Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
  • Sound card and speakers or headphones (recommended for hearing audio).
  • From the CD-ROM, Direct X 8.0a is required.

Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania and Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs Expansion Pack

The minimum system requirements for Zoo Tycoon: Marine Mania and Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs Expansion Pack are:
  • You must install Zoo Tycoon 1.0 before you install Zoo Tycoon Marine Mania or Zoo Tycoon: Dinosaur Digs Expansion Pack.
  • Multimedia personal computer with a Pentium 233 or higher processor.
  • Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (Me), Microsoft Windows 2000, or Microsoft Windows XP.
  • 64 MB of RAM (128 MB required for Windows XP).
  • 500 MB of available hard disk space.
  • 150 MB of available hard disk space for a cache file.
  • 4x CD-ROM drive.
  • Super VGA video display with 4 MB of VRAM.
  • Keyboard and Microsoft (or compatible) pointing device.
  • Sound card and speakers or headphones (recommended for hearing audio).
  • Direct X 8.0a (included on game CD).

Zoo Tycoon: Complete Collection

  • Multimedia PC with a 233 MHz processor, 300 MHz recommended.
  • Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windws 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows 98.
  • 64 MB for Windows 98, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows 2000.
  • 128 MB for Windows XP.
  • 1.4 gigabytes (GB) of available hard-drive space.
  • 4 X or higher CD-ROM drive.
  • Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device.
  • Super VGA video display capable of 800 x 600 resolution.
  • Audio board and speakers are recommended.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:6/16/2005
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