| Component | Minimum Requirement for 64-Bit | | :--- | :--- | | | 1 GHz or faster with support for PAE, NX, and SSE2. The CPU must also support CMPXCHG16b, PrefetchW, and LAHF/SAHF. | | Memory (RAM) | 2 GB | | Hard Disk Space | 20 GB of free space | | Graphics Card | Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver | | Display | 1024 x 768 resolution or higher to access the Windows Store. |
Today, Windows 8.1 is (mainstream support ended in 2018, extended support ended in January 2023). However, the ISO is still available for those who need to reinstall on legacy hardware, run legacy software, or use it in offline/virtual environments.