Windows® XP, Windows 98, or Windows 95(Windows NT and Windows 2K are not supported), The Sims™ or The Sims™ Deluxe Edition for Windows installed, 350 MHz Intel® Pentium® II processor, 64 MB RAM (128 MB required for Windows XP, or if using other expansion packs for The Sims),4x CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive, 1.3 GB free hard disk space plus space for saved games (additional space required for Windows swap file), High Color (800x600 resolution) capable 2 MB video card with DirectX™ 7.0a compatible driver, DirectX™ 7.0a compatible sound card, Keyboard, and mouse.