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System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS.
System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS software.


== Windows 10 ==
== Windows 11 ==
Windows 10 is supported in GMS 10.0, SMS 12.1, WMS 10.0 and greater versions only.
Windows 11 is supported for GMS 10.5, SMS 13.0 WMS 11.0 and greater versions only.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
|-
|-
| '''RAM''' || 4 GB || 8 GB or greater
| '''RAM''' || 4 GB || 16 GB or more
|-
|-
| '''CPU'''
| '''CPU'''
|colspan="2"| XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
|colspan="2"| XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
|-
|-
| '''Hard Disk Free Space'''
| '''Storage'''
|| 2 GB || 2 GB or greater
|| 4 GB || Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
*Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
*SATA solid state drive: Better performance
*NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
|-
|-
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 or higher must be supported.'''
| '''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.
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
|-
|-
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
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|}


== Windows 8 ==
== Windows 10 ==
Windows 8 may have compatibility issues with XMS software. It is recommended to upgrade to Windows 10.
Windows 10 is supported in GMS 10.0, SMS 12.1, WMS 10.0 and greater versions only.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
|-
|-
| '''RAM''' || 4 GB || 8 GB or greater
| '''RAM''' || 4 GB || 16 GB or more
|-
|-
| '''CPU'''
| '''CPU'''
|colspan="2"| XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
|colspan="2"| XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
|-
|-
| '''Hard Disk Free Space'''
| '''Storage'''
|| 2 GB || 2 GB or greater
|| 4 GB || Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
*Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
*SATA solid state drive: Better performance
*NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
|-
|-
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.'''
| '''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.
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
|-
|-
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
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|}
|}


== Windows 7<ref>Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1 and greater versions only.</ref> ==
== Windows 8 ==
Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1, WMS 8.3 and greater versions only.
Windows 8 may have compatibility issues with XMS software. It is recommended to upgrade to Windows 10.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
|-
|-
| '''RAM''' || 1 GB || 8 GB or greater
| '''RAM''' || 4 GB || 16 GB or greater
|-
|-
| '''CPU'''
| '''CPU'''
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|-
|-
| '''Hard Disk Free Space'''
| '''Hard Disk Free Space'''
|| 300 MB || 300 MB or greater
|| 4 GB || Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
*Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
*SATA solid state drive: Better performance
*NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
|-
|-
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.'''
| '''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.
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
|-
|-
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
||1024x768
||1920x1080
||1024x768 or greater
||1920x1080 or greater
|}
|}


== Windows Vista<ref>Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only.</ref> ==
== Windows 7 ==
Windows Vista is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.0, WMS 8.1 and greater versions only.
Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1, WMS 8.3 and greater versions only. It is recommended to upgrade to Windows 10.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
|-
|-
| '''RAM''' || 1 GB || 8 GB or greater
| '''RAM''' || 4 GB || 8 GB or greater
|-
|-
| '''CPU'''
| '''CPU'''
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|-
|-
| '''Hard Disk Free Space'''
| '''Hard Disk Free Space'''
|| 300 MB || 300 MB  or greater
|| 4 GB || Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
*Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
*SATA solid state drive: Better performance
*NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
|-
|-
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''Graphics Card'''
| '''For all display features to be enabled, OpenGL 1.5 must be supported.'''
| '''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.
| The use of a dedicated graphics card is strongly recommended. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
|-
|-
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
| '''Minimum Resolution'''
||1024x768
||1920x1080
||1024x768 or greater
||1920x1080 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.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Component !! Minimum Required !! Recommended
|-
| '''RAM''' || 1 GB || 8 GB or greater
|-
| '''CPU'''
|colspan="2"| 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
|}
|}
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== Notes ==
== Notes ==
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* [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190900 Description of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool]
* [http://support.microsoft.com/kb/190900 Description of the DirectX Diagnostic Tool]


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Latest revision as of 15:59, 12 April 2023

System requirements for GMS, SMS and WMS software.

Windows 11

Windows 11 is supported for GMS 10.5, SMS 13.0 WMS 11.0 and greater versions only.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 4 GB 16 GB or more
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Storage 4 GB Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
  • Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
  • SATA solid state drive: Better performance
  • NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
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. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
Minimum Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 or greater

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 4 GB 16 GB or more
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Storage 4 GB Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
  • Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
  • SATA solid state drive: Better performance
  • NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
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. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
Minimum Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 or greater

Windows 8

Windows 8 may have compatibility issues with XMS software. It is recommended to upgrade to Windows 10.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 4 GB 16 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 4 GB Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
  • Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
  • SATA solid state drive: Better performance
  • NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
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. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
Minimum Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 or greater

Windows 7

Windows 7 is supported in GMS 7.0, SMS 10.1, WMS 8.3 and greater versions only. It is recommended to upgrade to Windows 10.

Component Minimum Required Recommended
RAM 4 GB 8 GB or greater
CPU XMS software is CPU intensive. We recommend the fastest CPU your budget allows.
Hard Disk Free Space 4 GB Recommended storage amount will vary depending on individual data requirements. The latest versions of XMS are very disk i/o intensive.
  • Mechanical hard drive: Basic performance
  • SATA solid state drive: Better performance
  • NVMe solid state drive: Best performance
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. A dedicated graphics card is better than an integrated graphics card. Integrated graphics cards are often problematic. A basic or mid-range NVIDIA card designed for gaming works best.
Minimum Resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080 or greater

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

External Links