Computer requirements - Revision history

Jbeck at 17:01, 1 March 2012

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Updated to show support for 64-bit machines

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‎Requirements

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‎New Computer

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‎Old Computer

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 Additionally, the computer must have at least a Pentium 4 processor and one PCI slot (not PCI Express)
 ==Recommendations==
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 All computers Techno sells are dual-core and meet the recommended requirements.
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 ==Requirements==
-All versions of Windows must be 32-bit (not 64-bit). For Windows 7 and Vista systems, "UAC" must be turned off before installing. For instructions, see the [[How to turn off UAC]] page.
+For Windows 7 and Vista systems, "UAC" must be turned off before installing. For instructions, see the [[How to turn off UAC]] page.
 Additionally, the computer needs a PCI slot (not PCI Express) with room for the card to fit. Our high powered card is "long" and the low powered card is "short". The long card may not fit in tiny computers, so some care is required when choosing a computer. Contact Techno if you have doubts.
 ===New Computer===
-If you are buying a new computer today, you need to be aware that Windows must be 32-bit. Most computers are sold with Windows 7 installed, which will work just fine as long as it's 32-bit. If you buy a computer with Windows 7 64-bit, you can buy the 32-bit version, and reinstall Windows to make your computer work.
+If you are buying a new computer today, almost all "desktop" style computers with room for a PCI slot will work just fine. If you are using a 64-bit computer, you must use control software version 1.422 or above, and the latest driver installer. Previous versions of the interface did not support 64-bit machines.
 ==== Supported Operating Systems ====

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 All versions of Windows must be 32-bit (not 64-bit). For Windows 7 and Vista systems, "UAC" must be turned off before installing. For instructions, see the [[How to turn off UAC]] page.
 ===New Computer===
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 If you have an older computer, changes are that you're still running Windows 98. Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 98 many years ago, and although the TechnoCNC Control Interface can still operate, it may be a challenge getting the necessary patches and updates from Microsoft. At this time, we don't recommend a computer with Windows 98. Some older software (version 1.420) may run on Windows 98 Second Edition, but we don't recommend it.
-Additionally, the computer must have at least a Pentium II or Celeron 300 Mhz processor and one PCI slot.
+Additionally, the computer must have at least a Pentium 4 processor and one PCI slot (not PCI Express)
 ==Recommendations==
 When purchasing a new computer, make sure that you get a "dual core" or "quad core" processor. They may be labeled "Intel Dual-Core" with a sticker on the front. Most computers sold these days are at least dual-core, so the chances of finding one are very good. These processors will allow you to operate the computer on a network and still give the PC time to update position and job information as the router runs a file.
-All computers Techno sells are dual-core.
+All computers Techno sells are dual-core and meet the recommended requirements.

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 ==Requirements==
-All versions of Windows must be 32-bit (not 64-bit). For Windows 7 and Vista systems, "UAC" must be turned off before installing.
+All versions of Windows must be 32-bit (not 64-bit). For Windows 7 and Vista systems, "UAC" must be turned off before installing. For instructions, see the [[How to turn off UAC]] page.
 ===New Computer===

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 ===New Computer===
-If you are buying a new computer today, the only requirement you need to be aware of is that Windows must be 32-bit. Most computers are sold with Windows 7 installed, which will work just fine as long as it's 32-bit. If you buy a computer with Windows 7 64-bit, you can buy the 32-bit version, and reinstall Windows to make your computer work.
+If you are buying a new computer today, you need to be aware that Windows must be 32-bit. Most computers are sold with Windows 7 installed, which will work just fine as long as it's 32-bit. If you buy a computer with Windows 7 64-bit, you can buy the 32-bit version, and reinstall Windows to make your computer work.
 ===Old Computer===

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 ===Old Computer===
-* Windows 98 Second Edition
+If you have an older computer, changes are that you're still running Windows 98. Microsoft stopped supporting Windows 98 many years ago, and although the TechnoCNC Control Interface can still operate, it may be a challenge getting the necessary patches and updates from Microsoft. At this time, we don't recommend a computer with Windows 98. Some older software (version 1.420) may run on Windows 98 Second Edition, but we don't recommend it.
-* Windows XP
-* Windows Vista
-* Windows 7
 Additionally, the computer must have at least a Pentium II or Celeron 300 Mhz processor and one PCI slot.