# System requirements grandMA2 onPC

Source: https://help.malighting.com/grandMA2/en/help/key_introduction_system_requirements_grandma2_onpc.html
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If you want to run the grandMA2 onPC your PC, here´s what it takes.

| Type             | Minimum                                                | Recommended |
| ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | ----------- |
| Operation system | Windows® 7                                             |             |
|                  | Windows® 8                                             |             |
|                  | Windows® 8.1                                           |             |
|                  | Windows® 10                                            |             |
|                  | Windows® 11                                            |             |
|                  | all with admin rights                                  |             |
| Processor        | CPU Dual Core 2.4 GHz or faster                        |             |
|                  | with SSE2 support                                      |             |
| RAM              | 2 GB                                                   | 8 GB        |
| Hard disk        | 32 GB available space                                  | type SSD    |
| Graphic card     | Any graphic card with hardware acceleration and 512 MB |             |
| Resolution       | 1600 x 900 or higher                                   | 1920 x 1080 |
| Network card     | 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T                                 | 1000BASE-T  |

IBM® compatible PC or notebook is necessary.

Additional requirements:

- Make sure your Windows® always runs using the latest service pack and updates.
- To save a grandMA2 show file as a grandMA3 show file, Windows® 10 is required. For more information see [Save as grandMA3](/grandma2/key_backup_menu_save_as_grandma3/).
- To use the online help and to download the latest version of grandMA2 onPC, you need internet access.
- To save to a USB stick, you need a USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.

We recommend that you visit your PC manufacturer´s website for information about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.