1 GB of RAM and a video card or on-board video that supports the DirectX 9 graphics standard and has at least 128 MB of graphics memory.
3D interface
when using the Vista Aero interface.
Aero
Vista Home Premuim
Windows Vista Home Premium
windows vista
No. The card will work with the generic VESA driver, but it will not be able to run the Aero interface or run applications that require hardware acceleration.
The default user interface for Windows Vista and Windows 7 is called Windows Aero.
Yes. You need more than 256 MB to run Vista, anyway. According to Microsoft, the minimum amount of memory recommended for a computer running a version of Vista with the Aero interface (Home Premium or above) is 1 GB. In the experience of many users, though, performance is poorer that you would expect until you get to 2 GB of RAM. The Related Link will take you to the Microsoft page with system requirements for Vista Home Premium.
Minimum Hardware Requirements for running Windows 7 Aero: # 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor # 1 GB of RAM # 128 MB graphics card http://www.intowindows.com/windows-7-aero-minimum-hardware-requirements/
The 3D user interface provided by Windows 7 and Vista is called "Windows Aero." Aero features include a visually appealing interface with translucent window borders, live taskbar thumbnails, and advanced visual effects, enhancing the overall user experience. It is designed to provide a more immersive and visually engaging desktop environment.
When aero is enabled