Before installing PTP Software, please ensure
that the systems you are using meet or exceed the minimum platform,
hardware and software requirements described below.
|
Area
|
Platform
|
|
Standalone, Client or P2P
Server
|
32-bit or 64-bit versions of:
- Windows XP: Professional Edition (Service Pack 3)
- Windows Vista: Business, Ultimate or Enterprise Edition
(Service Pack 2)
- Windows 7: Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise Edition
(Service Pack 1)
|
|
Server
|
32-bit or 64-bit versions of:
- Windows Server 2003: Standard, Enterprise, or Datacenter
Edition (Service Pack 2)
- Windows Server 2008: Standard, Enterprise, or Datacenter
Edition (Service Pack 2)
- Windows Server 2008 R2: Foundation, Standard, Enterprise, or
Datacenter Edition (Service Pack 1)
|
| Database |
32-bit or 64-bit versions of:
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Express, Workgroup, Standard or
Enterprise Edition (Service Pack 4 or later)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Express, Workgroup, Standard or
Enterprise Edition (Service Pack 2)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2: Express, workgroup, Standard or
Enterprise Edition
NOTE: Microsoft SQL Server Express is only
recommended for installations of up to six users.
|
Hardware Requirements
|
Area
|
Standalone or Networked
Client
|
Networked P2P
|
Networked Dedicated
Server
|
|
Processor Type
|
Intel Pentium 4 compatible
processor
|
|
Processor Speed
|
2 GHz
|
2 GHz
|
2 GHz
|
|
Memory
|
2GB
|
4GB
|
4GB
|
|
Hard Disk Space
|
15GB
|
20GB
|
20GB
|
|
Screen Resolution
|
1024 x 768
|
|
Optical Drive
|
DVD drive - Please
note, PTP's software delivery method is via download
from our website. There is an additional £10 administration charge
for the manufacture and despatch of a physical DVD.
|
|
Network
|
N/A
|
Bandwidth: 100Mbs
Latency: <5 ms
|
|
Internet
|
Certain features of PTP
Software (notably Filing by Internet to HMRC and Companies House)
and online technical support assistance require a broadband
internet connection
|
Other Software
| Area |
Requirements |
| .NET Framework |
Version 2.0 and 4.0 for Tax Platform 2009 and 2010 (or
later) respectively (installation files are shipped with
the product)
|
| Browser |
Internet Explorer 8 or later |
| Other Software |
Adobe Reader 10.0.1
|
| Virtual Environments |
Citrix/Terminal Services/VMWare/TS Remote
Apps.
We do not extensively test our products in any
of the virtual environments listed above. Many customers use these
environments without a problem, but if you do come across an issue,
we will try and help you narrow down the area in the virtual
environment that is causing the problem.
|
Program specific requirements
|
Area
|
Requirement
|
| PTP Accounts Production iXBRL Edition |
A version of Microsoft SQL Server must be installed and
available; the SQL server must be set for mixed mode
authentication. Microsoft SQL Server Express is available to
install from the DVD supplied with the product
- Microsoft SQL Server 2005: Express, Workgroup, Standard
or Enterprise
Edition (Service Pack 4 or later)
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008: Express, Workgroup, Standard
or Enterprise Edition (Service Pack 2)
- Microsoft .NET Framework 4
NOTE: Microsoft SQL Server Express
is only recommended for installations of up to six users.
Workgroup, Standard or Enterprise Editions can be purchased from
IRIS.
To output accounts to word processor:
- Microsoft Office 2003 (Service Pack 3)
- Microsoft Office 2007 (Service Pack 2)
- Microsoft Office 2010
Version 8 or above of Microsoft Internet Explorer
|
|
PTP Spreadsheet Planners -
including PTP Tax Credits,
PTP
Incorporation and
PTP Dividend v Salary Planner
|
Microsoft Excel 2003 or above
|
|
The Professional
Office
|
We are pleased to confirm that although it
does not have Microsoft accreditation, our Practice Management
Software has been tested and works on Microsoft Windows Vista and
Windows 7.
|
|
PC Share Register
Plus and Forms Online
|
We are pleased to confirm that although it
does not have Microsoft accreditation, our Company Secretarial
Software has been tested and works on Microsoft Windows Vista and
Windows 7.
|
| PTP Company Car
Planner |
Microsoft Excel 2003 or above |
| PTP CGT
Planner |
Microsoft Excel 2003 or above |
| PTP IHT
Planner |
Microsoft Excel 2003 or above |
| PTP Tax Data |
Is not compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows
7 |
| PTP Tax Fast |
Is not compatible with Microsoft Windows Vista or Windows
7 |
| PTP Professional Tax
Archive |
Version 8 or above of Microsoft Internet
Explorer |
End of Life Software
| Product/Platform |
End of Life with Microsoft |
End of Life with PTP |
| Windows XP |
2009 |
October 2012 |
| Windows NT |
2002 |
Uncertified |
| Windows 98 |
2002 |
Uncertified |
| Windows 95 |
2000 |
Uncertified |
Anti virus software and firewall
protection
Some anti virus software or firewall protection may prevent
successful installations of software. In some cases the anti virus
or firewall software may need to be disabled while the installation
is run. If you require assistance with this please contact your
anti virus or firewall software supplier.