The specifications indicated here are our recommended minimum requirements. We suggest obtaining as much RAM, processor speed and hard drive space as is possible for the best performance in running ESC and all Windows applications.

Server

Pentium 4 (2ghz or faster)
1 GB (2 GB or higher recommended)
2 GB available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
TCP/IP – Over a Microsoft Windows Domain or Workgroup
32 or 64 bit versions of XP (SP2), Vista (SP1), Windows 7, Server 2003 (SP1) or Server 2008
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, current Virus Protection software
Optional: QuickBooks 2007 (or later) Pro, Premier, Contractor’s Edition, Accountant’s Edition, Enterprise Solutions 2.0 (or later). One of these versions is required if you plan on integrating with QuickBooks. If you are integrating with Peachtree, all Peachtree installations MUST be running Peachtree 2010 or 2011 – Complete, Premium or Quantum. This version of ESC will NOT work with other versions.

Demo/Workstation Client

Pentium 4 (1.6ghz or faster)
1 GB
1 GB available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
TCP/IP – Over a Microsoft Windows Domain or Workgroup
32 or 64 bit versions of XP (SP2), Vista (SP1), Windows 7, Server 2003 (SP1) or Server 2008
Internet Explorer 6.0 or later, current Virus Protection software
Optional: QuickBooks 2007 (or later) Pro, Premier, Contractor’s Edition, Accountant’s Edition, Enterprise Solutions 2.0 (or later). One of these versions is required if you plan on integrating with QuickBooks. If you are integrating with Peachtree, all Peachtree installations MUST be running Peachtree 2010 or 2011 – Complete, Premium or Quantum. This version of ESC will NOT work with other versions.

Quickbooks Server/Peachtree Server

Pentium 4 (1.6ghz or faster)
1 GB
500 MB available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
TCP/IP – Over a Microsoft Windows Domain or Workgroup
32 or 64 bit versions of XP (SP2), Vista (SP1), Windows 7, Server 2003 (SP1) or Server 2008
For QuickBooks: US editions of QuickBooks 2007 (or later) Simple Start, Pro, Premier, Contractor’s Edition, Accountant’s Edition, Enterprise Solutions 3.0 (or later). or Canadian editions of QuickBooks 2008 (or later) Pro, Premier or Enterprise. Note: The Canadian multi-currency edition is not supported.
For optimal performance the QuickBooks Server should be installed on the same computer that contains the QuickBooks database.
For Peachtree:Peachtree 2010 or 2011 – Complete, Premium or Quantum Accounting
If you are integrating with Peachtree, all Peachtree installations MUST be running Peachtree 2010 or 2011 – Complete, Premium or Quantum. This version of ESC will NOT work with other versions.

Connection Server

Pentium 4 (2ghz or faster)
1 GB RAM
500 MB available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
TCP/IP – Over a Microsoft Windows Domain or Workgroup
32 or 64 bit versions of XP (SP2), Vista (SP1), Windows 7, Server 2003 (SP1) or Server 2008

Handheld Mobile Client

ARM or XScale based processor
32 MB RAM
16 MB ROM
Microsoft Windows Mobile 4, 5 or 6
Cradle or other method of connecting directly to a computer with the ESC client on it.
Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.6 or later, Microsoft Compact .NET Framework version 3.5 or later
Navman GPS 3420 – Required for GPS connectivity
Wireless Networking Device – Required for remote synchronization
Bar Code Reader – Required for bar code functionality

Laptop/Tablet PC Mobile Client

Pentium 4 (1.6ghz or faster)
512 MB RAM
500 MB available hard disk space
CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
32 or 64 bit versions of XP (SP2), Vista (SP1), Windows 7, Server 2003 (SP1) or Server 2008
Navman GPS 3420 – Required for GPS connectivity
Wireless Networking Device – Required for remote synchronization
Bar Code Reader – Required for bar code functionality