Friday, August 9, 2013

System Requirements For Microsoft Outlook 2013

Do you have the routine of upgrading to the latest available software? If so, by now you would have installed or thought of installing Microsoft Office 2013 package coming with Outlook 2013 and other applications. The other applications include Word for documentation, Excel for spreadsheet calculations … and PowerPoint for excellent presentations. You could upgrade Outlook without any problems, if your system has got the specifications demanded by the latest version Microsoft Outlook.

Few years back everything used to come inbuilt with computer laptops and other computers, now there have been certain changes in this trend requiring you to purchase, install and update the software.

An up-to-date software and OS
  • Minimum requirements to install Microsoft Outlook 2013 must be met depending on the version of the operating system and software you use on your computer. You would need to upgrade your computer OS, if the latest Outlook versions does not support them. Outlook web app is equipped to send as well as receive email, manage calendar events, contact lists and a lot more other options.
  • It would be enough to install just a software update for Outlook, if software and operating system requirements are met. The latest patches and feature updates for your computer could be installed by updating Windows. 
Internet requirement
  • Microsoft Outlook requires a secure internet connection and web browser like latest Internet Explorer 8 or 9 version.
  • You need to have Windows Search 4.0 to enjoy the instant search features. 

Inking feature requirement

For certain inking features, Microsoft Windows operating system version 7 or 8 is essential.

Speech recognition requirement

A close talk microphone and audio output device is a must for speech recognition functionality for latest Outlook version.

Microsoft ID requirement

Windows Live ID or Microsoft ID is a must for availing certain Outlook 2013 features.

Dynamic calendars

Server connectivity is crucial for functioning of dynamic calendars in Outlook 2013.

Advanced Outlook requirements

Certain advanced Outlook functions require connectivity to SharePoint Server 2007, SharePoint Server 2010, or SP1 running Windows SharePoint Services, Windows Server 2003, Exchange Server 2010 or Exchange Server 2007.

Information Rights Management-IRM

IRM features need access to a computer, which runs Windows Rights Management Services and Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2003 with SP1, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012.
Upgrade Outlook to enjoy the new looks and features of Outlook 2013, which would work better as a personal information manager. Contact Outlook support team if you end up with any trouble related to the functioning of Outlook 2013.