System Requirements
 
This topic describes the minimum hardware and software requirements to run MCMP-PAT.

Technology
MCMP-PAT was created using C# on Microsoft’s .NET 1.1 framework.  The database file is Access 2003 but does not require MS Access to be present on the machine.


Software
The following are the software requirements to run MCMP-PAT:
  • Internet Explorer 5.01 or later (required by .NET 1.1 framework)
  • .NET 1.1 framework (required to run MCMP-PAT, download it from the link below)
  • .NET 1.1 framework service pack 1 (required on older versions of Windows) *
  • MCMP-PAT application
  • MCMP-PAT database and related files (located on local machine or shared directory) **
* The .NET 1.1 Service Pack 1 is optional for most operating systems but it is highly recommended that it is applied after installing .NET 1.1.
** MCMP-PAT can only be opened if there is an available database.


Compatible Operating System
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Windows NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6a
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows ME
  • Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 for Itanium-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2003 x64 editions
  • Windows XP
  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista Business
  • Windows Vista Enterprise
  • Windows Vista Home Basic
  • Windows Vista Home Premium
  • Windows Vista Starter
  • Windows Vista Ultimate

Hardware
Processor Pentium 90 MHz or faster
Memory 96 MB or higher
Hard Disk Space ~23 MB for .NET 1.1 runtime
~9 MB for the database and log file
~8 MB for MCMP-PAT
~40 MB total
Monitor Capable of 800 by 600 pixel resolution
Capable of displaying High Color (16-bit color)
 

Internet Connection
The automatic update feature of MCMP-PAT requires an Internet connection.  This is also needed to access the QualityNet website.


Related Resources
Link to download .NET 1.1 framework:
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=262D25E3-F589-4842-8157-034D1E7CF3A3&displaylang=en 

Link to download .NET 1.1 framework: service pack 1
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?familyid=A8F5654F-088E-40B2-BBDB-A83353618B38&displaylang=en

For system administrators: Redistributing the .NET Framework 1.1
http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms994402.aspx