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System Requirements

These are minimum requirements to run Drake Software on most systems. We recommend system upgrades above the stated minimums for superior performance. Actual requirements will vary based upon your system configuration and applications and features installed.


Minimum System Requirements:

Windows 98, ME, NT(4.0 or higher), 2000 or XP
  • 166 MHz processor or higher
  • 64 MB of RAM minimum for Windows 98 and ME
  • 128 MB of RAM minimum for Windows NT, 2000, or XP
Windows Vista
  • 800 MHz processor or higher
  • 512 MB of RAM
  • Support for Super VGA graphics
All Windows Operating Systems
  • CD Drive
  • 100 MB of available hard drive space, plus 7 MB for each state program
  • Internet Explorer 6.0
  • Internet access
  • HP-compatible laser printer
    (Strongly recommended. Other printers are compatible with Drake Software. Call for verification.)
  • TWAIN-compliant scanner
    (Visit your scanner manufacturer's web site to determine if your scanner is TWAIN-compliant.)