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We cannot guarantee that ProSeries will run properly on operating systems we no longer support. ProSeries technical support will not be able to help customers solve problems on these operating systems in Tax Year 2007.
System Requirements for ProSeries 2007
Stand-alone Systems | Network Systems | High Volume Customers
The recommended requirements allow ProSeries products to run efficiently and should provide a high level of performance.
The minimum requirements should provide adequate performance on most computer configurations. While ProSeries may run on configurations with fewer resources than those listed, we cannot guarantee acceptable performance or compatibility.
| Stand-alone Systems | Recommended | Minimum |
| Computer | 2.0 GHz or faster | 800 MHz |
| Memory | 1 GB RAM or more | 512 MB |
| Hard Drive Space | 2 GB or more | 850 MB |
| Operating System | Windows XP (Service Pack 2, Home, Media, or Professional Edition), Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate) | Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4 or greater) |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher | 1024 x 768 |
| Printer | HP LaserJet with 2 MB of
printer memory Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memory Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supported |
HP LaserJet with 2 MB of
printer memory Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memory Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supported |
| Internet Connection (required for frequent form updates) |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. T-1, DSL, or Cable Modem) | 56.6K modem |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 6.0 or later | Internet Explorer 6.0 |
| Internet Service Provider | ProSeries works with most ISPs; contact your ISP if you have specific questions.* | ProSeries works with most ISPs; contact your ISP if you have specific questions.* |
| *An ISP is necessary for features that use the Internet, such as electronic filing and the online delivery of products and product updates. | ||
| Client Presentation and Client Advisor | Requires unlimited ProSeries/1040
and Excel 2003 or later. (These new features are not available in ProSeries Basic/1040, business, state, or PPR products.) |
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Network Systems (Not for ProSeries Basic Edition)
The recommended requirements allow ProSeries products to run efficiently on a network and should provide a high level of performance. These requirements are in addition to those listed above in recommended for stand-alone systems.
The minimum requirements should provide adequate performance on most network computer configurations. These requirements are in addition to those listed above in minimum for stand-alone systems.
| Network Systems | Recommended | Minimum |
| File Server | Dedicated File/Application server, 2.0 GHz CPU or faster | 650 MHz CPU as a dedicated File/Application server or host on a peer-to-peer network |
| File Server memory | 1 GB RAM or more on the file server | 512 MB RAM on the file server 1 GB RAM if file server is also a workstation |
| Operating system for the File Server | Windows Vista (Business, Ultimate), Windows XP ( Service Pack 2, Professional Edition), Windows 2003 Server (Service Pack 1), or Windows 2000 Server (Service Pack 4) | Windows XP (Service Pack 2, Home Edition) |
| Operating system for the Workstation | See Stand-alone Systems | See Stand-alone Systems |
| Workstation Computer | 2.0 GHz or faster | 800 MHz |
| Workstation hard drive space | 2 GB or more | 1.2 GB |
| Workstation memory | 1 GB RAM or more (use this amount for more than 2000 clients) | 512 MB |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher | 1024 x 768 |
| Printer | HP LaserJet with 2 MB of printer memory Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memory Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supported |
HP LaserJet with 2 MB of printer memory Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memory Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supported |
| Network infrastructure | 100 Mb connection environment (NICs, Cat V cabling, switches, and routers) | 100 Mb connection environment - includes wireless environments (NICs, Cat V cabling, switches, and routers) |
| Internet connection (required for frequent form updates) |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. T-1, DSL, or Cable Modem) | 56.6K modem |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 6.0 or later | Internet Explorer 6.0 |
| Client Presentation and Client Advisor | Requires unlimited ProSeries/1040
and Excel 2003 or later. (These new features are not available in ProSeries Basic/1040, business, state, or PPR products.) |
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Network System Requirements for High Volume Customers (Not for ProSeries Basic Edition)
High volume customers have 5,000 or more client files.
| High Volume | Recommended | Minimum |
| File Server | Dedicated File/Application server, 2.8 GHz CPU or faster | 1 GHz CPU as a dedicated File/Application server or host on a peer-to-peer network |
| File Server memory | 1 GB or more on the file server | 512 MB on the file server |
| Operating system for the File Server | Windows Vista (Business, Ultimate), Windows XP (Service Pack 2, Professional Edition), Windows 2003 Server (Service Pack 1), or Windows 2000 Server (Service Pack 4) | Windows XP (Service Pack 2, Home Edition) |
| Operating system for the Workstation | See Stand-alone Systems | See Stand-alone Systems |
| Workstation Computer | 2.8 GHz or faster | 1 GHz |
| Workstation hard drive space | 2 GB or more | 1.2 GB |
| Workstation memory | 1 GB (add 1 GB for each additional 5000 clients) | 512 MB (add 512 MB for each additional 5000 clients) |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher | 1024 x 768 |
| Printer | HP LaserJet with 2 MB of printer memory Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memory Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supported |
HP LaserJet with 2 MB of printer memory Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memory Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supported |
| Network infrastructure | 100 Mb connection environment
(NICs, Cat V cabling, switches, and routers) WAN is recommended for customers with multiple locations. |
100 Mb optimized connection
environment - includes wireless environments (NICs, Cat V cabling, switches, and routers) |
| Internet connection (required for frequent form updates) |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. T-1, DSL, or Cable Modem) | High-speed Internet connection (ex. T-1, DSL, or Cable Modem) |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 6.0 or later | Internet Explorer 6.0 |
| Client Presentation and Client Advisor | Requires unlimited ProSeries/1040
and Excel 2003 or later. (These new features are not available in ProSeries Basic/1040, business, state, or PPR products.) |
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Additional Information
Windows Operating System information is available on the Microsoft Web site:
