Direct Hit | System Requirements

THREADS™ can operate in either of two configurations:

in a client/server configuration where data is shared by multiple investigators
on a standalone laptop or desktop computer.

The specific system requirements depend on the configuration.

Client

Operating System

Browser

Processor

Hard Drive (Free Space)

RAM

Screen Resolution

Color

Requirements

Windows 2000 SP 4, 2003 Server SP 1, XP SP 2, or Vista

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 or later

1.5 GHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent)

150 MB for installation

1 GB; more memory will improve performance

1024 x 768 pixels or larger

16-bit; 32-bit recommended

Database Server

Operating System

Browser

Database

Processor

Hard Drive (Free Space)

RAM

Requirements

Windows 2000 SP 4, 2003 Server SP 1, XP SP 2, or Vista

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 or later

SQL Express (included with THREADS™) for small databases;
otherwise SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition

1.5 GHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent). SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition will utilize both processors in a dual processor machine.

3 GB for full installation of SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition, plus storage of all data files (depends on the quantity and sizes of files stored)

2 GB

Standalone*

Operating System

Browser

Database

Processor

Hard Drive (Free Space)

RAM

Screen Resolution

Color

Requirements

Windows 2000 SP 4, 2003 Server SP 1, XP SP 2, or Vista

Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 or later

SQL Express (included with THREADS™) for small databases;
otherwise SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition

1.5 GHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent)

3 GB for full installation of SQL Server 2005 Workgroup Edition, plus storage of all data files (depends on the quantity and sizes of files stored)

2 GB

1024 x 768 pixels or larger

16-bit; 32-bit recommended

* Standalone configuration includes THREADS™ and database on a single machine.