Live Search Maps in 2D mode requires Microsoft Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, or Mozilla Firefox 2.0.
Virtual Earth 3D (Beta) requires the following:
Windows XP with SP2, Windows Server 2003, or Windows Vista
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0
Windows Imaging Component
The 32-bit or 64-bit version of Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 7, or Firefox 2.0
250 MB or more of hard disk space
A 1.0-gigahertz (GHz) processor (2.8 GHz or faster is recommended)
256 MB of system memory (1 GB is recommended)
A 32-MB video card (256 MB is recommended) that supports Microsoft DirectX 9, with 3D hardware acceleration enabled
A high-speed or broadband Internet connection
Notes
Safari may perform correctly in 2D mode, but it's not supported.
Virtual Earth 3D (Beta) is currently supported in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Italy, India, Australia, and Japan. Check back later to see if Virtual Earth 3D (Beta) has been released in your country or region.
For more information about Windows Imaging Component, see the Windows Imaging Component website.
If you have a multiple-monitor hardware configuration, we recommend that you view Virtual Earth 3D on your primary monitor to avoid possible performance issues.
Three-dimensional data is available for the whole world. However, 3D buildings aren't available for every city. To find out where 3D buildings are available, visit the Current 3D Cities website. This website is available in English only.
