What is the minimum requirements for running windows 7 ? -

At least at the moment, it will use the same kernel and have the same system requiremetns as Windows Vista. (Minimum 00 MHz processor, 512 MB RAM, 32 MB Graphics memory, 20 GB hard disk capacity, 15 GB free hard disk space).

Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Enterprise, and Windows Vista Ultimate o 1-gigahertz (GHz) 32-bit (x86) processor or 1-GHz 64-bit (x64) processor o 1 GB of system memory o Windows Aero-capable graphics card Note This includes a DirectX 9-class graphics card that supports the following: + A WDDM driver + Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware + 32 bits per pixel o 128 MB of graphics memory (minimum) o 40-GB hard disk that has 15 GB of free hard disk space (the 15GB of free space provides room for temporary file storage during the install or upgrade.) o Internal or external DVD drive o Internet access capability o Audio output capability Note A Windows Aero-capable graphics card is a graphics card that meets the following requirements: * Supports a Windows Display Driver Model (WDDM) driver * Has a DirectX 9-class graphics processor unit (GPU) that supports Pixel Shader 2.0 * Supports 32 bits per pixel * Passes the Windows Aero acceptance test in the Windows Driver Kit (WDK)