To ensure that Sage ACT! 2011 meets expectations ahead of the installation all exisiting hardware needs to meet the Sage ACT! system requirements. Below are the minimum and recommended specifications to operate Sage ACT! 2011. However, DMC Software recommend that their technical support team are contacted ahead of purchasing ACT!,
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Server Machine
Operating System(s):
Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Enterprise Edition (SP2)
Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server Standard Edition (SP2)
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003.
Microsoft® Windows® Sever Standard 2008
Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2008 (ACT! for Web is not compatible on the Small business Server edition)
*All current Windows Updates and Service Packs must be applied.
Processor:
Xeon 3.2GHZ
Memory:
2GB RAM
4GB RAM (Small Business Server 2003)
Hard Drive Space:
5GB Free Hard Disk Space
Hardware:
CD drive and SVGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor.
100 Mbs NIC
Software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0/7.0
Please Note:
If you wish to use MS Office you will need MS Office 2003\Office 2007
*all service packs applied. Office 2000 is not supported.
If you wish to open Adobe PDF documents you will require Adobe Reader V6 or above
If you wish to use ACT Email you will require either MS Outlook 2003\Office 2007
*all service packs applied
Office 2000 is not supported
Note: ACT! by Sage Premium for Workgroups 2008 uses a restricted instance of SQL Server 2005 Express or Standard Edition which cannot be used for any other product other than ACT! by Sage Premium for Workgroups 2008.
Client Machine
Operating System(s):
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional - 32bit only
Microsoft® Windows® Vista (Business / Ultimate) -32bit or 64bit
Microsoft® Windows® 7- 32bit or 64bit
Processor:
Pentium IV 2.4GHZ or Pentium M 1.4GHZ
64-bit processors now supported
DUAL CORE 1.8 upwards recommended
Memory:
1.5GB RAM
2GB RAM for Vista/Windows 7
Hard Drive Space:
5GB Free Hard Disk Space
Hardware:
CD drive and SVGA (1024 x 768) or higher resolution monitor.
Software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5/6.0/7.0
Office 2003 / Office 2007. Office 2010 supported on 32bit only.
Web Version:
Internet Explorer 7 or 8
Firefox 3.5 or 3.6
Please Note:
If you wish to open Adobe PDF documents you will require Adobe Reader V6 or above
If you wish to use ACT Email you will require either MS Outlook 2003 or above with all updates Office 2000 is not supported
Note: The specifications detailed below are for information only. Actual system requirements may vary.