ProSeries Professional - 1040 Complete
ProSeries 2009 Tax Preparation Software System Requirements
We cannot guarantee that ProSeries products/solutions will function properly on operating systems, software, and hardware we do not support. ProSeries Technical Support will not be able to help customers solve problems on unsupported environments in Tax Year 2009.
Stand-Alone (Professional Edition, Basic Edition, Fixed Asset Manager)
We strongly suggest referring to the "Recommended" column of system requirements if you have more than 1,000 client files or have installed all 1040 products.
Stand-Alone
| Component | Recommended | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | 2.0 GHz or faster | 1.0 GHz |
| Installed Memory (RAM) | 1 GB RAM or moreRAM (random-access memory): Computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks. | 512 MBRAM (random-access memory): Computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks.
*For Vista, we strongly recommend at least 1 GB RAM |
| Hard Drive Space | 2 GB or moreThis is the computer's main storage device, and can store large amounts of data. This is usually the C: drive on a computer. | 850 MBThis is the computer's main storage device, and can store large amounts of data. This is usually the C: drive on a computer. |
| Operating System |
Windows XP Professional Edition ( Service Pack 3) Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 2) Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate *64 bit operating systems are supported in 2009 ProSeries software. |
Windows XP Home or Media Edition (Service Pack 3) Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate ( Service Pack 2) Windows 7 Home Premium *64 bit operating systems are supported in 2009 ProSeries software. |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher | 1024 x 768 |
| Printer |
Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memoryPrinter Control Language (PCL): Developed by Hewlett Packard and used in many of their laser and ink-jet printers. PCL printers have their own memory, so they do not use your computer's processor.
Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supportedHost-based or GDI printers share your computer's processor, which may slow down your other computer work. How fast these printers operate depends on how powerful the host computer is and how occupied it is with other operations. |
Any PCL compatible printer with 2 MB of printer memoryPrinter Control Language (PCL): Developed by Hewlett Packard and used in many of their laser and ink-jet printers. PCL printers have their own memory, so they do not use your computer's processor.
Inkjets not recommended GDI printers not supportedHost-based or GDI printers share your computer's processor, which may slow down your other computer work. How fast these printers operate depends on how powerful the host computer is and how occupied it is with other operations. |
| Internet Connection
(High-speed Internet connection for downloading products and updates. Only one CD release.) |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. T-1, DSL, or Cable Modem)
*Dial-up Internet connection no longer supported. |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. DSL or Cable Modem).
*Dial-up Internet connection no longer supported. |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 6.0 or later | Internet Explorer 6.0 |
| Internet Service Provider (ISP) | 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 / Client Advisor | Excel 2003 or later | Excel 2003 |
| *Not available in ProSeries Basic Edition. | ||
| Client Checklist | Outlook 2003/2007 | Outlook Express 6 or Windows Mail 6.0 |
| *Not available in ProSeries Basic Edition. Support cannot assist with setup of your e-mail applications. We will assist you in setting up Checklist to function with your e-mail application. | ||
Network Systems (Not for ProSeries Basic Edition)
| Component | Recommended | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| File Server | Dedicated File serverA File Server is a computer attached to a network that has the primary purpose of providing a location for the shared storage of ProSeries client files that can be accessed by the workstations that are attached to the network., 2.0 GHz CPU or faster
*For more than 2000 client files, 3.0 GHz or Multi-Core processors are highly recommended. |
1.0 GHz CPU as a dedicated File serverA File Server is a computer attached to a network that has the primary purpose of providing a location for the shared storage of ProSeries client files that can be accessed by the workstations that are attached to the network.
*If the file server is also a workstation, please utilize the recommended system requirement. |
| File Server memory | 1 GB RAM or more on the file server | 512 MB
1 GB RAM if file server is also a workstation |
| Operating System for the File Server | Windows XP Professional Edition (Service Pack 3) Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 2) Windows 7 Professional or Ultimate For more than 2,000 client files: Windows 2003 Server (Service Pack 2) or Windows 2008 Server (Service Pack 1) *64 bit operating systems are supported in 2009 ProSeries software. |
Windows XP Home or Media Edition (Service Pack 3) Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, or Ultimate (Service Pack 2) Windows 7 Home Premium *64 bit operating systems are supported in 2009 ProSeries software. |
| Operating system for the Workstation | See stand-alone system requirements | See stand-alone system requirements |
| Workstation Computer | See stand-alone system requirements
*For more than 2,000 client files, please use "Recommended" system requirements. |
800 MHz
*For more than 2,000 client files, please use "Recommended" system requirements. |
| Workstation hard drive space | 2 GB or more RAMRAM (random-access memory): Computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks. or more | 1.2 GB RAMRAM (random-access memory): Computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks. |
| Workstation memory | 1 GB or moreThis is the computer's main storage device, and can store large amounts of data. This is usually the C: drive on a computer. or more
*For more than 2,000 client files, 1 GB recommended for each additional 2,000 client files. |
512 MBThis is the computer's main storage device, and can store large amounts of data. This is usually the C: drive on a computer.
*For Vista, we strongly recommend at least 1 GB RAM. |
| Workstation Operating System | Windows XP Professional Edition (Service Pack 3) Windows Vista Business (Service Pack 1) *64 bit operating systems are supported in 2009 ProSeries software. |
Windows XP Home or Media Edition (Service Pack 3) Windows Vista Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate (Service Pack 1) *64 bit operating systems are supported in 2009 ProSeries software. |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 or higher | 1024 x 768 |
| Printer | See stand-alone system requirements | See stand-alone system requirements |
| Network infrastructure | 100 Mbps connection environment | 54 Mbps connection environment - includes wireless environments |
| Internet Connection
(High-speed Internet connection for downloading products and updates. Only one CD release.) |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. T-1, DSL, or Cable Modem)
*Dial-up Internet connection no longer supported. |
High-speed Internet connection (ex. DSL or Cable Modem)
*Dial-up Internet connection no longer supported. |
| Browser | Internet Explorer 6.0 or later | Internet Explorer 6.0 |
| Client Presentation / Client Advisor | Excel 2003 or later | Excel 2003 |
| *Not available in ProSeries Basic Edition. | ||
| Client Checklist | Outlook 2003/2007 | Outlook Express 6 or Windows Mail 6.0 |
| *Not available in ProSeries Basic Edition. Support cannot assist with setup of your e-mail applications. We will assist you in setting up Checklist to function with your e-mail application. | ||
