System Requirements

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System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS.

Windows 10

Windows 10 is supported in GMS 10.0, SMS 12.1, WMS 10.0 and greater versions only.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 1 GB 8 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 300 MB 300 MB or greater
Graphics Card For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 or higher must be supported. The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic.
Minimum Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 or greater

Windows 8

Windows 8 may have compatibility issues with XMS software. It is recommended that users take advantage of Microsoft's free offer to upgrade to Windows 10 before the offer ends on July 29, 2016.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 1 GB 8 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 300 MB 300 MB or greater
Graphics Card For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic.
Minimum Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 or greater

Windows 7[1]

Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1, WMS 8.3 and greater versions only.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 1 GB 8 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 300 MB 300 MB or greater
Graphics Card For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic.
Minimum Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 or greater

Windows Vista[2]

Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 1 GB 8 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 300 MB 300 MB or greater
Graphics Card For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic.
Minimum Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 or greater

Windows XP

Windows XP is compatible with GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and some greater versions, but may not be compatible with current versions. There is limited technical support for Windows XP, and some limitations using certain fonts and display options.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 1 GB 8 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 300 MB 300 MB or greater
Graphics Card For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported. The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic.
Minimum Resolution 1024x768 1024x768 or greater
  1. ^ Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1 and greater versions only.
  2. ^ Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only.

Notes

  • There may be display problems when running over a remote desktop. This can usually be fixed by restarting the software after beginning/ending a remote desktop session. Remote Desktop cannot be used with single-user/standalone locks, only with network locks.
  • Always download and install the latest drivers from your graphics card vendor. Graphics card problems are often due to using the wrong or outdated drivers. See Graphics Card Troubleshooting for instructions on how to download and install graphics card drivers. If continuing to experience problems after updating a graphics card drivers, contact support.

See also

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