Minimum System Requirements

• At least 2.0GHz processor for a client and 2.8 GHZ processor for a server
• At least 512MB (more strongly recommended as file size increases) for a client
• At least 1GB (more strongly recommended as file size increases) for a server
• 1 GB of disk space (additional space required for data files)

Disk Space Requirements for Additional Software

• 150MB for Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1 Common Language Runtime, provided on the QuickBooks CD
• 9MB for the QuickBooks Timer

Additional Hardware and Software Requirements

• Operating System: Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended) or Windows Vista
• 4X CD-ROM drive
• Optimized for 1024x768 screen resolution, supports 800x600 using "Small fonts" setting in your Windows control panel display settings

File Server Requirements

• Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2 or later strongly recommended), 2003 server, 2008 Server, or Windows Vista, see above operating system information for Windows service pack recommendations
• You may use a Linux server with Enterprise Solutions 7.0 Release 8 or later. Click here for details.

Integration/Compatibility Requirements

QuickBooks is capable of integrating with hundreds of 3rd party applications (see http://www.marketplace.intuit.com for the most up-to-date list) in addition to the following standard integrations provided with QuickBooks. Additional RAM will enhance the use of these features:

• Preparing letters requires Microsoft® Word 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007
• Exporting reports requires Microsoft® Excel 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007
• Contact Synchronization with Microsoft® Outlook requires Outlook 2000, 2002, 2003, or 2007. Synchronization with Outlook requires QuickBooks Contact Sync for Outlook (download for free at: http://www.quickbooks.com/contact_sync)
• Compatible with QuickBooks Point of Sale v4.0 or later
• Business Planner functionality requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later
• Payroll and other online features and services require Internet access with at least a 56Kbps connection speed (DSL or Cable modem recommended)