Computer system requirements


The following tables list the recommendations and the minimum computer system requirements for ProSeries® Express Edition software when the program is installed for:

The recommended requirements allow ProSeries Express Edition software to run efficiently and should provide a high level of performance. The minimum requirements should provide adequate performance on most computer configurations.

System requirements for stand-alone systems

Component
Recommended Requirement
Minimum Requirement
Computer
Pentium 4, 1.3 GHz. A higher speed CPU normally results in improved performance.
Pentium 266 MHz or equivalent AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) processor
Memory
512 MB RAM or more. More memory normally results in improved performance.
128 MB RAM
More memory may be required if you install many products and have a large number of clients.
Hard disk space
2 GB or more. The amount of hard disk space required depends on the number of products you install and the number of client returns you prepare.
650 MB
More space may be required if you install many products or prepare a large number of returns.
Windows operating
system
One of the following:
  • Windows 2000 (service pack 3 or later)
  • Windows XP (Home or Professional edition)
One of the following:
  • Windows NT (version 4.0, service pack 6a or later)
  • Windows 98 (second edition)
  • Windows ME
Screen resolution
1024 x 768 or higher
800 x 600
Printer
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet Series 4 or later (or 100% compatible) with at least 1 MB of printer memory
Hewlett-Packard LaserJet or PCL (Printer Control Language) compatible with 1 MB of printer memory
Disk drive
CD-ROM 12X or faster
CD-ROM 6X
Internet connection
High-speed Internet connection (such as T-1, DSL or cable modem) or 56 K modem
28.8 K modem
Internet browser
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, or Netscape 6 or later
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5, service pack 2 or later*
Internet Service Provider (ISP)
ProSeries Express software works with most ISPs.
(Contact your ISP if you have a specific question.)
None required, but an ISP is required for features that use the Internet, such as online updating of products and electronic filing.

System requirements for network systems

The following recommendations are in addition to those listed in "System requirements for stand-alone systems".

Component
Recommended Requirement
Minimum Requirement
Server
Pentium 4, 1.3 GHz CPU or higher as a dedicated File/Application server
A higher speed CPU normally results in improved performance.
Pentium 3, 650 MHz, or equivalent AMD (Advanced Micro Devices) processor, as a dedicated File/Application server or host on a peer-to-peer network
Total server memory
256 MB RAM plus 128 MB RAM per workstation on the server*
More memory normally results in improved performance.
128 MB RAM plus 128 MB RAM per workstation on the server*
Server hard disk space
2 GB or more
The amount of hard disk space required depends on the number of products you install and the number of client returns you prepare.
650 MB
More space may be required if you install many products or prepare a large number of returns.
Server
operating system
One of the following:
  • Windows 2000 Server
  • Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Windows XP (Professional edition)
  • Windows 2003 Server
One of the following:
  • Windows XP (Home edition)
  • Windows NT (version 4.0, service pack 6a or later)
  • Windows 98 (second edition)**
  • Novell Netware (version 5.1 or later)
Workstation hard disk space
2 GB
650 MB
Workstation memory
512 MB RAM or more
128 MB RAM
Workstation operating
system
One of the following on each workstation:
  • Windows XP (Professional or Home edition)
  • Windows 2000 (service pack 3 or later)
One of the following on each workstation:
  • Windows NT (version 4.0, service pack 6a or later)
  • Windows 98 (second edition)
Network infrastructure
100 MB optimized connection environment (Network Interface Cards, Cat V cabling and Hubs)
10 MB optimized connection environment (Network Interface Cards, Cat V cabling and Hubs)
* Memory requirements. Microsoft memory requirements for Windows Server 2000 and Windows Server 2003 are 128 MB RAM minimum and 256 MB RAM recommended. These memory requirements are just for the server operating system. You should add a minimum of 64 MB RAM per workstation to these figures to improve performance. Adding 128 MB RAM per workstation provides optimal performance.
** Using ProSeries Express Edition on a Windows 98 (second edition) on a server or serving computer is not supported in Tax Year 2005.



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