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You are here: Home / Payroll Software Tips / Technical Requirements for PenSoft Payroll Software

Technical Requirements for PenSoft Payroll Software

November 26, 2012 By Stephanie · Leave a Comment · (Updated: December 10, 2013)

What are the system requirements?

  • Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit versions of each operating system)
  • At least a Pentium 1 GHz or faster processor
  • Minimum 512 MB of RAM
  • VGA or higher resolution video adapter and monitor
  • Minimum 200 MB Hard Drive space to install*
  • Microsoft’s .Net Framework 4. This may be installed on your computer if all updates are current.
  • Microsoft’s MDAC component. This may be installed on your computer if all updates are current.
  • Laser or ink-jet printer to use some of the program capabilities; such as generation of various tax forms and MICR checks**.

Does PenSoft Payroll require that I have Internet access?

  • Not to use PenSoft Payroll. Internet access is required if you choose to download the software and/or order products online. Without internet access you would need to order the software and pay the shipping costs for the initial annual software and quarterly updates.

Can I move my PenSoft Payroll from Mac to Window and vice versa?

  • PenSoft does not support Mac installations, but if the Mac user has a Windows emulator it may work.

How do I get updates and patches for your Payroll software and how often?

  • PenSoft Payroll is updated at minimum quarterly – normally in the 3rd week of the last month of each quarter to ensure the latest tax code is updated for quarterly reports.
  • There are three shipping options:
    • Download only option ($0.00 shipping cost) requires you to have internet access and to download the initial annual product and the quarterly updates.
    • Initial CD and download quarterly updates option ($29.00 shipping cost) includes shipping the initial annual CD to you and requires you to have internet access to download the quarterly updates.
    • CD only option ($69.00 shipping cost) includes shipping the initial annual CD and all quarterly update CDs to the you
What are the system requirements for PenSoft Business Solutions? Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit versions of each operating system). At least a Pentium 1 GHz or faster processor. VGA or higher resolution video adapter and monitor. Minimum 200 MB Hard Drive space to install* Microsoft’s .Net Framework 4. This may be installed on your computer if all updates are current. Microsoft’s MDAC component. This may be installed on your computer if all updates are current. Laser or ink-jet printer to use some of the program capabilities, such as generation of various tax forms and MICR checks.** Does PenSoft Payroll require that I have Internet access? Not to use PenSoft Payroll. Internet access will be required only if you choose to download the software and/or order products online. Without Internet access, you would need to order the software and pay the shipping costs for the initial annual software and quarterly updates. Can I move my PenSoft Payroll from Mac to Windows and vice versa? PenSoft does not support Mac installations, but if the Mac user has a Windows emulator, it may work. How do I get updates and patches for your Payroll software and how often? PenSoft Payroll is updated at minimum quarterly – normally in the 3rd week of the last month of each quarter to ensure the latest tax code is updated for quarterly reports. There are three shipping options: . Download only option ($0.00 shipping cost) requires you to have Internet access and to download the initial annual product and the quarterly updates. . Initial CD and download quarterly updates option ($29.00 shipping cost) includes shipping the initial annual CD to you and requires you to have Internet access to download the quarterly updates. . CD only option ($69.00 shipping cost) includes shipping the initial annual CD and all quarterly update CDs to you.
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