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Hardware and software requirements

The hardware and software requirements for Windows Media Encoder differ depending on whether you are capturing a live event or converting an existing file to Windows Media Format. Live encoding requires a fast processor; file conversion does not.

Because encoding and compressing video and audio content requires a high percentage of a computer’s processing capability, it is recommended that you run the encoder on a separate computer from the one that is running Microsoft Windows Media Services.

The list of currently supported hardware and software is updated continually. For the latest requirements, see the Windows Media Technologies page at the Microsoft Web site.


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