For the best performance in the W2/1099 software, we recommend the following:
| System configurations for W2/1099 | |||
| Minimum | Recommended | Optimal | |
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 8 (w/ all service packs installed) | Windows 8.1/10 (w/ all service packs installed) | Windows 10 (w/ all service packs installed) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™ Duo or Intel® Core™ i3 and equivalent processors |
Intel® Core™ i5 or better and equivalent processors | Intel® Core™ i7 or better and equivalent processors |
|
Memory (RAM) |
4GB | 4GB | 8GB |
| Disk Space | 3GB | 10GB | 10GB on Solid State Drive |
| Display Resolution | 1024X768 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Printer | Inkjet with PCL | Laser with PCL | Laser with PCL |
What’s the difference in “Minimum”, “Recommended” and “Optimal” configurations?
• Minimum: W2/1099 will install and run correctly in this minimal configuration, but performance may
not be suitable for some users.
• Recommended: Enhances performance and application response times to meet the needs of most users.
• Optimal: Recommended for optimum performance, especially for users who prepare complex
returns or large numbers of returns.
Operating Systems:
• Both 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Operating systems are supported; however W2/1099 is
a 32-bit application.
• Windows 7 SP1 is no longer supported due to Microsoft ending extended support in January of
2020 (no security updates shipped after this time).
• Internet Connection Required: High-speed internet connection required for all install types (e.g.
DSL, cable modem, T1/T3).
| Server configurations for W2/1099 | |||
| Minimum | Recommended | Optimal | |
| Operating System (OS) | Windows 8.1 (w/ all updates installed) | Windows Server 2012 R2 (w/ all updates installed) | Windows Server 2016 (w/ all updates installed) |
| Processor (CPU) | Intel® Core™ i5 & equivalent | Intel® Core™ i7 & equivalent | Intel® Core™ i7 & equivalent |
|
Memory (RAM) |
8GB | 16GB | 16GB |
| Disk Space | 10GB | 10GB on Solid State Drive | 10GB on Solid State Drive |
| Printer | Inkjet with PCL | Laser with PCL | Laser with PCL |
What’s the difference in “Minimum," "Recommended" and “Optimal” server configurations?
• Minimum: W2/1099 will install and run correctly in this minimal configuration, but performance may
not be suitable for networks with multiple users.
• Recommended/Optimal: Recommended for better and optimum performance in networked environments where multiple users work simultaneously.
