20 Installing Symantec Packager
System requirements
System requirements for installation packages
User rights requirements
Pentium II 300-MHz processor (or faster)
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64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended)
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60 MB disk space
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CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
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Although Symantec Packager runs only on Windows NT/2000/2003 Server/XP,
packages that you create using Symantec Packager can be installed on the
following operating systems:
Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a
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Windows 98
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Windows Millennium Edition (Me)
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Windows 2000
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Windows 2003 Server
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Windows XP Home Edition/Professional Edition
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Packages that contain only custom commands might run on additional
operating systems. However, installed packages are supported on Microsoft 32-
bit systems only.
The specific system requirements for packages depend on the package contents
and options. The hardware requirements for installation packages vary
depending on the package contents.
Symantec Packager requires administrator rights for installation on Windows
NT/2000/2003 Server/XP.
Windows XP restricts users who are assigned to limited user or guest accounts
from installing or uninstalling software, changing system-wide settings, or
adding, editing, or deleting user accounts. For optimal performance, log on as a
user with administrator rights when you run Symantec Packager on Windows
XP.