System Requirements

Applies To: Windows Intune December 2012 Release

This topic describes the requirements for computers on which you want to install the client Windows Intune software, and the web browsers supported by the Windows Intune company portal.

  • Software Requirements

  • Supported Web Browsers

Software Requirements

Computers on which you want to install the client software must meet the following requirements:

  • Operating System Requirements

  • Hardware and Memory Requirements

  • Permission Requirements

  • Client Computer Updates

Operating System Requirements

To install the client software, your computers must be running one of the following Windows operating systems:

  • Windows 8 Enterprise or Pro editions

  • Windows 7 Enterprise, Ultimate, or Professional editions

  • Windows Vista Enterprise, Ultimate, or Business editions

  • Windows XP Professional, Service Pack (SP) 3

The client software can be installed on both x86-based and x64-based editions of supported editions of Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows Vista operating systems, and it can be installed on x86-based editions of Windows XP with Service Pack 3.

Hardware and Memory Requirements

To install the client software, a computer must satisfy the operating system hardware requirements together with the following minimum requirements:

  • Internet connectivity

  • For Windows XP, CPU clock speed of 500 MHz and 256 MB RAM at minimum

  • 200 MB disk space

Permission Requirements

You must be a member of the Administrators group on the computer on which you want to install the client software.

Client Computer Updates

Your computer should have the latest Windows updates and service packs installed before you install the client software.

Supported Web Browsers

The Windows Intune company portal is supported on the following web browsers:

  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 and later versions

  • Google Chrome 19 and later versions

  • Mozilla Firefox 5 and later versions

The Windows Intune company portal is also supported on web browsers for the following mobile device platforms:

  • Microsoft Windows Phone 7 and later versions

  • Google Android 2.3.4 and later

  • Apple iOS 5.0 and later versions