POSitive for Windows System Requirements

We recommend Windows XP Pro for all systems for greatest stability and reliability for PFW Point-of-Sale and Retail Management System.

Dedicated Servers

  • Pentium Class 800 or faster
  • 512 MB RAM
  • Windows 2000 server, XP Professional
  • CD ROM
  • 100 MBit Ethernet Hub
  • Data Backup Device
  • Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later**

We know that there are some users that run successfully on Novell however our testing and support is only for Windows 2000, and Windows XP.

PFW 2003+ does NOT run on Windows NT 4.0. Our Multi-Monitor support calls a Windows DLL that does not exist in that version! We suggest you upgrade to 5.0, Windows 2000, or Windows XP Professional.

Workstations

  • Pentium Class 800 or faster
  • 256 MB RAM
  • Windows 2000 or XP
  • CD-ROM
  • 200 MB free hard drive space
  • 100 MBit Network Cards
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later**
 Stand Alone Systems also Require:
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply
  • Data Backup Device

The following options will enhance the point of sale software

  • Faster Processors
  • 256 MB RAM or more
  • Credit Card Reader*
  • Cash Drawer*
  • Barcode Scanner*
  • Laser Printer
  • Receipt Printer*
  • Barcode Printer*
  • Clarion Report Writer*
  • Topspeed ODBC Drivers*

Our POS software Does NOT run on Macintosh computers.

* Available separately from your POSitive Dealer or from POSitive Software Company.

** MS Internet Explorer 6 or later contains a number of Internet components used in POSitive Software. The software WILL NOT run if you don't have this installed. If you don't have this software already, you can download it for free from www.microsoft.com.

Peer to Peer Servers

  • Pentium Class 800 or faster
  • 256 MB RAM
  • Windows 2000, XP
  • CD ROM
  • 100 MBit Ethernet Hub
  • Tape Backup
  • Uninterrupted Power Supply
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or later**

All Network Servers

Network Systems require 1 workstation set up with Net Meeting and an Internet connection.

The following options will enhance the retail software:

  • Faster Processors
  • 512 MB RAM or more
  • Network Switches