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Minimum Requirements for Winner_xp

Description	Minimum	Recommended
Computer	Processor/CPU: Pentium 4 2.4 GHz See additional CPU information Memory/RAM: 512 MB Operating System: Windows 2000, XP Hard Drive: 30 Gigabyte hard drive or larger CD-ROM Drive: 40X CD-ROM drive or faster Floppy Drive: Optional, but required to read in notes from Stenograph writers, or to backup/restore from diskettes. Ports: 2 Serial ports 1 Parallel port**	Processor/CPU: Pentium4 3.2 GHz See additional CPU information Memory/RAM: 1 GB Operating System: Windows 2000, XP Hard Drive: 30 Gigabyte hard drive or larger CD-ROM Drive: CD-R, DVD-RW, or CD-RW/DVD-RW Combo drive. Floppy Drive: Optional, but required to read in notes from Stenograph writers, or to backup/restore from diskettes. Ports: 2 Serial ports 1 Parallel port**
	Minimum 1024x768 SVGA Display, Mouse, Keyboard, Sound card, Parallel Port (for printer or key), and minimum 2 USB Ports (for printer or key).
	* Note our requirements for Windows 2000 requires Service Pack 4, and our requirements for Windows XP requires Service Pack 1. These are obtainable from Microsoft via Internet using Windows Update, or you can purchase the updates on a CD. Using any Windows operating system without the latest critical updates and Service Pack updates is not recommended. ** Note new computers do not come with serial ports, parallel ports, or Floppy drives. These are ordered separately or at an extra charge by the manufacturer.
Closed Captioning	An external modem is required for Closed Captioning. The use on a "winmodem" or internal modem is not recommended or supported.	An external modem is required for Closed Captioning. The use on a "winmodem" or internal modem is not recommended or supported.
Internet	e-Mail account and Internet access	e-Mail account and High Speed/Broadband Internet access
Writer	Any supported writer	Flash offers the best realtime features. Winner_xp is compatible with writers offered by Stenograph
Realtime cable	Must use cables provided by the manufacturer of the writer	Must use cables provided by the manufacturer of the writer
AudioTrack	External Microphone. Increase minimum hard drive requirements to at least 60 GB or the largest available	External Microphone. Increase minimum hard drive requirements to at least 60 GB or the largest available. An external storage device for backing up the AudioTrack files is recommended if you do not have a CD-RW/DVD-RW drive.
Printer	HP or 100% HP LaserJet compatible printers using PCL language. Other printers are compatible but HP provides the most efficient features. Use of Mopiers (i.e. HP 1100) is not recommended	HP 2100, 4000 or 5000 printers are recommended
Printer cable	If you have a Parallel security key and a Parallel Printer, the use of USB to Centronics printer cable is highly recommended to avoid conflicts. Please check your warranty statement for exclusions.
Computer brands	Toshiba notebook computers are highly recommended. Other brands may not offer the same level of support and clean integration with Windows and its drivers. Use of "no-name" brands are discouraged for daily production. ProCAT sells and supports the Toshiba notebook computers.