PC specifications for Wilcom software

Check whether you have the right hardware to ensure the software runs at its best.
The following are the minimum and recommended system requirements for the Wilcom embroidery software. Wilcom e3 software is compatible with Windows 7 and Windows 8 operating systems.
If you prefer you can also run Wilcom software on a Mac.

Minimum Requirements

• Intel® Pentium® ۴, AMD Athlon™ ۶۴ or AMD Opteron™
• Microsoft® Windows® ۸ (۳۲-bit or 64-bit Editions), Microsoft® Windows® ۷ (۳۲-bit or 64-bit Editions), Windows Vista® (۳۲-bit or 64-bit Editions), or Windows® XP (32-bit) *, all with latest service packs installed.
• ۱ GB (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit) RAM
• ۴۰ GB hard disk space (at least 20GB free disk space after installation)
• ۱۷″ at 1024 X 768
• ۳۲-bit color support
• Dedicated USB port for a USB Dongle
• Mouse or Tablet
• DVD-ROM Drive for software installation (Dual Layer DVD-ROM for Extras DVD)
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ۷ or later
• Sound Card required for multimedia training

Recommended

• ۲ GHz + Latest Intel or AMD 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) multi core processor
• Microsoft® Windows® ۸ or Microsoft® Windows® ۷ all with latest service packs installed. (32-bit or 64-bit Editions)
• ۴ GB RAM
• ۸۰ GB hard disk space or more (at least 40 GB free disk space after installation)
• Graphics card:
• Support for DirectX 9 graphics with:
• WDDM Driver
• ۵۱۲MB or higher of graphics memory (non-integrated)
• Pixel Shader 2.0 in hardware
• ۳۲ bits per pixel
• Dual Monitor Capable
• Dual Monitors capable of displaying 1280 X 1024 or higher
• Dedicated USB port for a USB Dongle
• Mouse or Tablet
• DVD-ROM Drive for software installation (Dual Layer DVD-ROM for Extras DVD)
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® ۱۰٫۰ or later
• Sound Card required for multimedia training
• Backup Device – e.g. DVD Burner, Tape Backup, removable hard drive.

*Although Windows XP (32bit) is supported, Wilcom highly recommend you consider updating to Windows 7 or Windows 8