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System Requirements

Windows 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 Operating System
We recommend that you set your resolution to 800 x 600 or greater

Important Compatibility Note:  DayCare 2008 2nd Edition and older versions do not run on the 64bit versions of Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7.  It will run on the 32bit versions of Windows XP, Vista or Windows 7.  You can find out which version you have by clicking on "Start" then doing a "right mouse click" on (Computer or My Computer), and choose "Properties".  If you see "64 bit" then the Daycare program will NOT run on your computer.  If you  see 32 bit, then it will run on your computer.  In our opinion 99% of XP Users have the 32bit version.  75% of Vista users have the 32bit version and only 20% of Windows 7 users will have the 32bit version.  You can also download the program and just try it to see if it will work on your computer.  It does come with an uninstaller.

MapleSoft Giving will run on both 32 bit & 64 bit versions of Windows XP, Vista and 7!

25 Meg Available Harddisk Space
Most Printers Supported  (We recommend a product called Fineprint from www.fineprint.com especially for DayCare 2008).  Makes printers behave under all circumstances.   Click here to view solutions to printing problems.

Windows NT/2000/XP/Vista/7 or Novell , for Network Version.
Will also run on a Windows 95/98 Peer to Peer Network.

Our programs do not run directly on the internet.  For a simple solution:  Try the Free Logmein at: www.logmein.com .  More advanced option would include:  If you have a VPN and a highspeed internet connection, then it may be possible to map a drive to your server for an internet connection.  A very fast connection would be required on both ends and a network specialist would need to assist you.  If you wish to remotely enter data, we recommend using a remote control program such as pcAnywhere or GoToMyPC.  For advanced users, there is also free remote control software such as VNC.  Both pcAnywhere and VNC require you to configure your router to use "port forwarding".  MapleSoft can provide some assistance or recommendations.

For networking it is our recommendations for multiple users, for each person to be doing different things, such as one person entering child attendance and another person entering child accounts.  There is no problem for multiple persons accessing the same records at the same time, but some reports can only be ran by one person at a time.   Also for large amounts of data, we recommend 100mps network.  10mps is fine for most small to medium size companies.

If you have a virtual printer driver installed such as a fax driver or email printer driver "for capturing reports" - "such as eFax", you may need to uninistall these types of drivers for our software to work properly.  Also if you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP or Windows Vista/7 make sure you install DayCare 2008 into the default folder and that you have administrator rights to your computer.  Also, after installing the program, go into "Company Setup", choose "More Settings", and put a "Y" in the "Windows 2000/XP" field.   These settings will insure that our software will work properly in these new operating systems.

Our programs are not Vista/7 certified, but our test indicate that they will run on Vista/7.  You may have to choose "Allow" to a Windows prompt.  This is due to Microsoft's attempt at protecting your computer.  We recommend that you are logged in as an Administrator to your computer.  We also recommend that you install the Trial Version and test it on your computer.

In our opinion and as of 2009 most businesses are still purchasing Windows XP for reliability and backward compatibility.  Vista has not been the choice of businesses.  Windows XP can be purchased from retailers such as www.tigerdirect.com or you can even buy PCs with Windows XP by purchasing the Windows Vista downgrade option to XP.  We recommend that you save yourself a headache and purchase XP.  Home owners usually do not realize "as of 2009" that they can still purchase XP, because they go into retail stores and see Windows Vista or 7 on all computers.  Checkout:  www.tigerdirect.com or tell your favorite computer company that you are interested in Windows Vista with the downgrade option to XP.  Your computer will run faster..... and be more reliable.