What equipment is needed?
Empower+ can be used on a single computer or on a network of PCs.
Minimum guidelines are shown for the PC which stores the central database (the server) and the other (client computers).
Server Computer (PC with a minimum of):
Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent
512MB RAM (1GB recommended for fast performance)

Note: More RAM may be needed if this PC also acts as a Terminal Server, or if there are more than 10 simultaneous users).

Windows XP Professional
1GB free disk space for programs
5GB+ free disk space for database
CD/DVD RW for backup purposes.

Client Computer (Notebook or PC with a minimum of):
Intel Pentium 3 or equivalent
512MB RAM
Windows XP Home
1GB free disk space for programs
Microsoft Word

A laser printer.
A VPN connection is desirable for on-line support.

Do we need to purchase Microsoft SQL Server to run Empower?
There is no need to purchase this product, Microsoft provide SQL Server 2005 Express Edition as a free component and we include this in the Empower installation package.

What version of Word is needed?
Microsoft Word 97, 2000, 2002, 2003 and 2007 are all supported.