TASBooks - System requirements for your software and how to check them

This article lists the minimum and recommended system requirements for TASBooks. It also explains how to check the system requirements on your own computer.

As part of our policy of continued product development, we occasionally release updates to make improvements to the software and address any issues we've identified. To ensure your software is up to date, we recommend you install the latest updates for your version of TASBooks. To do this, from within your software go to TASBooks Company Manager > Help > Check for Updates.

The following sections explain the system requirements for TASBooks and how you can check them.

System requirements

Before you install TASBooks v6.02 or higher, you must check that your computer has the following specifications:

Operating system

All 32 or 64-bit variants of Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008 or Small Business Server 2011.

To quickly check your current version of Windows:

  • Press the Windows key  + R > type Winver > press Enter on your keyboard.

Note: Please ensure all the latest Microsoft service packs and updates are installed.
Processor speed 2Ghz processor or equivalent.
RAM or memory 2GB RAM.
Free disk space after installation At least 2GB.
Network speed 1Gbps.
Minimum screen resolution 1024 x 768.
Internet browser and connection Internet Explorer v8.0 or higher.

A broadband Internet connection is essential to keep your TASBooks software up to date, and to take full advantage of it's features:

  • Recommended download speed: 4Mbps or higher.
  • Recommended upload speed: 2Mbps or higher.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7 or higher.
Antivirus software To optimise performance, you should configure your antivirus software to exclude Sage files from its checking routines.
Microsoft .NET Microsoft .NET Framework 4 is required.
Microsoft Office All 32 variants of Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013.

Performance is improved with higher specification computers. Depending on your operating system, the processor and network speed and the amount of RAM and free disk space can be found in a number of different ways. If you’re unsure how to do this, consult with your IT administrator.

Display settings – Windows XP

To ensure the text and headings in TASBooks display clearly, check your computer’s display settings:

  1. Right-click your Windows desktop > Properties > Appearance > Effects.
  2. In the Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts drop-down box > ClearType > OK > Apply > OK.

Windows firewalls

If you have a network edition of TASBooks, you need to install a network database engine on the server. The network database engine used by TASBooks is the Pervasive Database Engine. You need to make sure that your firewall doesn't’t prevent you from accessing this from the client computers.

Most firewalls either allow access automatically, or prompt you to give access when you open your TASBooks company. You simply need to confirm you want to give access when prompted to do so.

If your firewall doesn't’t allow access to the Pervasive Database Engine, you may need to manually allocate port 1583 for its use. For further information, please refer to your network administrator or firewall documentation.

Log on as administrator

When you install TASBooks, you must log on to your computer as an administrator. For more information about how to check if you have administrator access, please refer to article 15082.

Check your regional options

TASBooks is designed to be used within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. So that your software uses the appropriate current, date format and VAT rates, you must check your regional options.

  • Press the Windows key  + R > type intl.cpl > press Enter on your keyboard.

    • In the Region and Language window, check the format is set to English (United Kingdom) or English (Ireland). If an alternative language or country is set, you must change this before you install TASBooks.

The following sections explain the system requirements for TASBooks and how you can check them.

System requirements

Before you install TASBooks v6.02 or higher, you must check that your computer has the following specifications:

Operating system

All 32 or 64-bit variants of Microsoft Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista, XP, Server 2003, Server 2008 or Small Business Server 2011.

To quickly check your current version of Windows:

  • Press the Windows key  + R > type Winver > press Enter on your keyboard.

Note: Please ensure all the latest Microsoft service packs and updates are installed.
Processor speed 2Ghz processor or equivalent.
RAM or memory 2GB RAM.
Free disk space after installation At least 2GB.
Network speed 1Gbps.
Minimum screen resolution 1024 x 768.
Internet browser and connection Internet Explorer v8.0 or higher.

A broadband Internet connection is essential to keep your TASBooks software up to date, and to take full advantage of it's features:

  • Recommended download speed: 4Mbps or higher.
  • Recommended upload speed: 2Mbps or higher.
Adobe Acrobat Reader Version 7 or higher.
Antivirus software To optimise performance, you should configure your antivirus software to exclude Sage files from its checking routines.
Microsoft .NET Microsoft .NET Framework 4 is required.
Microsoft Office All 32-bit variants of Microsoft Office 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013.

Performance is improved with higher specification computers. Depending on your operating system, the processor and network speed and the amount of RAM and free disk space can be found in a number of different ways. If you're unsure how to do this, consult with your IT administrator.

Display settings – Windows XP

To ensure the text and headings in TASBooks display clearly, check your computer’s display settings:

  1. Right-click your Windows desktop > Properties > Appearance > Effects.
  2. In the Use the following method to smooth edges of screen fonts drop-down box > ClearType > OK > Apply > OK.

Windows firewalls

If you have a network edition of TASBooks, you need to install a network database engine on the server. The network database engine used by TASBooks is the Pervasive Database Engine. You need to make sure that your firewall doesn't't prevent you from accessing this from the client computers.

Most firewalls either allow access automatically, or prompt you to give access when you open your TASBooks company. You simply need to confirm you want to give access when prompted to do so.

If your firewall doesn't't allow access to the Pervasive Database Engine, you may need to manually allocate port 1583 for its use. For further information, please refer to your network administrator or firewall documentation.

Log on as administrator

When you install TASBooks, you must log on to your computer as an administrator. For more information about how to check if you have administrator access, please refer to article 15082.

Check your regional options

TASBooks is designed to be used within the United Kingdom or the Republic of Ireland. So that your software uses the appropriate current, date format and VAT rates, you must check your regional options.

  • Press the Windows key  + R > type intl.cpl > press Enter on your keyboard.

    • In the Region and Language window, check the format is set to English (United Kingdom) or English (Ireland). If an alternative language or country is set, you must change this before you install TASBooks.