System Requirements for Accounting Software

• There are many accounting software products available on the market. Each software has different capabilities and, as a result, will have different software requirements. The system requirements of these three top-of-the-line programs can be used to identify what system requirements are needed to run your accounting software of choice. If your system does not match these requirements, you can always try to download a different version of the software with less features.

Sage Peachtree Complete Accounting

• This software recommends users to have a system configuration with a 1GHz Pentium III processor for use with their single user environment. If users plan on making use of the multi-user environment, Peachtree recommends a 1.8GHz Pentium 4 processor. This software does not use up a lot of RAM and requires 512 MB for both single and multiple user platforms. Peachtree Accounting takes up 1GB of space for installation and can be installed on computers with Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7. Other requirements include 16-bit VGA video, 2x CD-ROM and an Internet connection with at least 56Kbps for online components.

QuickBooks Pro

• QuickBooks Pro accounting software recommends that users have a 2GHz Intel Pentium III processor and a minimum of 1GB of RAM. This software will operate on Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7 and is also offered for Mac users. QuickBooks Pro requires a minimum of 256 VGA color and a resolution of 1024 by 768. Other requirements include a CD-ROM 2X, an Internet connection of at least 56Kbps and 1GB of hard disc space for additional files.

Accountedge

• This small business accounting software is available for both Windows and Mac users. Windows users require Windows 7, Windows Vista or Windows XP, as well as a 1GHz Pentium processor. Mac users require a Mac operating system 10.4 to 10.6. Both users require 250 MB free hard disc space for installation and a screen resolution of 1024 by 768. Also, both Windows and Mac users require a solid Iinternet connection for online registration, program updates and payroll updates.