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System Requirements

for AccountEdge and AccountEdge Network Edition

AccountEdge

Operating System:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6

Hardware:

  • PowerPC G4 or later with 512 MB RAM or more
  • 250 MB available hard disk space for program installation
  • Minimum of 35 MB available hard disk space for each company file
  • 1024 x 768 screen resolution with thousands of colours
  • Note that UNIX-formatted hard drives are not supported

Software:

  • PDF viewer such as Preview or Adobe Reader
  • Web browser, such as Safari or Firefox
  • Apple QuickTime 5 or later

OfficeLink:

  • Office 2004 for Mac or Office 2008 for Mac

Internet:

  • Internet access required for registration, activation, accessing program updates, payroll updates, and Online Help

Note: Hardware and software requirements will vary depending on your operating system

AccountEdge Network Edition

Operating System:

  • Mac OS X 10.4 to 10.6

Hardware:

  • Intel Based Mac with 1 GB RAM or more
  • 250 MB available hard disk space for program installation
  • 35 MB available hard disk space for each company file
  • 1024 x 768 screen resolution with thousands of colours
  • Note that UNIX-formatted hard drives are not supported

Software:

  • PDF viewer such as Preview or Adobe Reader
  • Web browser, such as Safari or Firefox
  • Apple QuickTime 5 or later

OfficeLink:

  • Office 2004 for Mac or Office 2008 for Mac

Internet:

  • Internet access required for accessing program updates, payroll updates and forms, and Online Help

Network Hardware:

For Better Network Performance:

  • Intel Dual Core 2 Duo with 2 GB RAM for hosting company files
  • Intel Based Macs for Accessing Company Files
  • 1000BaseT/Gigabit Ethernet Network
  • Mac OS X 10.5 or 10.6

Note: Hardware and software requirements will vary depending on your operating system

AccountEdge for Windows

Operating System:

  • Windows 7
  • Windows Vista (Service Pack 1 or later)
  • Windows XP (Service Pack 3 or later)

Hardware:

  • Pentium processor at 1 GHz or faster
  • 256 MB RAM or higher
  • 200 MB free hard disk for program installation
  • 35 MB available hard disk space for each company file
  • 1024 x 768 screen resolution with 16 bit color

Software:

  • PDF viewer such as Adobe Reader (minimum v7)
  • Firefox or Internet Explorer 7 or higher
  • Apple QuickTime (minimum v6)

Network:

  • 100 BaseT or faster Ethernet network that supports TCP/IP, networking protocols

OfficeLink:

  • Microsoft Word 2000 to 2007
  • Microsoft Excel 2000 to 2007
  • Microsoft Outlook 2000 to 2007

Internet:

  • Internet connection for software updates, payroll updates, payroll forms, and Online Help

Note: Hardware and software requirements will vary depending on your operating system