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MicroStation CONNECT Edition Trial Version System Requirements

	Product:	MicroStation
	Version:	CONNECT Edition
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	Area:	FAQ
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Overview

This document outlines the minimum system configuration for installation and minimum recommended workstation profile for running MicroStation CONNECT Edition Trial Version.

This information can also be found in the "Readme" file of MicroStation CONNECT Edition, which can be viewed here or in the installed MicroStation CONNECT Edition by selecting File > Help > Readme.

Installation Requirements

A CD drive or access to the Internet is required for product installation. The minimum system configuration for installation is:

Supported Operating Systems	Windows 10 (64-bit) - Home, Pro, Enterprise, and Education Windows 8.1 (64-bit) - Standard, Pro, and Enterprise Windows 7 SP1 (64-bit) - Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise, and Ultimate Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1(64 bit) - Standard and Enterprise Windows Server 2012 (64 bit) Note: Windows 7 operating system is supported only if you have its service pack (SP1) installed. Note: You must have the following Microsoft updates installed on your machine: KB2999226 - For Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, and Windows Server 2012 KB2919355 - For Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 Bentley does not support its software running on Microsoft operating systems versions that Microsoft has "retired". For more information see Microsoft's application retirement policy and the Bentley Application Support Lifecycle.
Internet	Internet connectivity is required to install the product. Installer will attempt to automatically detect your computer's proxy settings from the Internet Explorer. If required, the installer will show a dialog for entering user name and password. In the absence of internet connection, you can create a Deployment Image of the product and install it.
Communications Protocols	Internet Protocol version 4 (IPv4) Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
Software Prerequisites	The Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications are automatically downloaded and installed to your workstation while you install MicroStation. The contents of the Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applicationsinclude: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications core Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications localized Microsoft Internet Explorer, minimum v11.0, with 128-bit cipher strength. Microsoft no longer supports any versions prior to v11.0. Internet Explorer is not installed as part of the product pre-requisites. Copyrights in all components are owned by Microsoft Corporation or one of its affiliates, subsidiaries, or licensors.
Supported Databases	The database versions supported by MicroStation are subject to updating after the product release. You can search for MicroStation CONNECT Supported Databases for the latest information.

Minimum Profile

The minimum recommended workstation profile for running MicroStation CONNECT Edition is:

Processor	Intel® or AMD® processor 1.0 GHz or greater. MicroStation is not supported on a CPU that does not support SSE2.
Memory	4 GB minimum, 16 GB recommended. More memory almost always improves performance, particularly when working with larger models.
Hard Disk	12 GB minimum, 12-22 GB depending additional installations such as Companion Feature and Companion Product.
Video	See the graphics card manufacturer for latest information on DirectX drivers. 512 MB of video RAM or higher is recommended. If insufficient video RAM or no graphics card supported by DirectX can be found, MicroStation attempts to use software emulation. For optimal performance, graphics display color depth should be set to 24-bit or higher. When using a color depth setting of 16-bit, some inconsistencies will be noted. For more information on recommended workstation profiles for MicroStation, see MicroStation System Requirements and Hardware Recommendations.
Screen Resolution	1024 x 768 or higher.