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System Requirements

Updated: 2024-07-11

Want to take advantage of all that TaxCycle and DoxCycle have to offer? We recommend a system configuration like this one (scroll down for minimum requirements).

 

TaxCycle

DoxCycle

Operating System Windows 11, 64-bit
Windows 10, 32-bit or 64-bit
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019, 64-bit
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit

TaxCycle does not fully support running Windows Insider preview builds from the Canary Channel, as these can be unstable and produce unexpected results.

Windows 11, 64-bit
Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2019, 64-bit
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit

DoxCycle does not fully support running Windows Insider preview builds from the Canary Channel, as these can be unstable and produce unexpected results.

Supporting Technology Microsoft .NET 6
Microsoft Visual 2013 C++ run-time
Microsoft Visual 2015 C++ run-time
The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs these items.
Microsoft .NET 6
Microsoft Visual 2013 C++ run-time
Microsoft Visual 2015 C++ run-time
The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs these items.
Processor 2 GHz quad-core CPU or faster 2 GHz quad-core CPU or faster
Memory (RAM) 8 GB or higher 8 GB or higher
Display Resolution 1920 by 1080, or higher 1920 by 1080, or higher
Hard Drive Space 2.305 GB total. (505 MB for setup program, 1.8 GB once installed) The Client Manager includes a database that will grow in size as you prepare returns. 3.164 GB total. (864 MB for setup program, 1.79 GB once installed, and approximately 500 MB free space for caching and processing incoming documents.)
Internet Connection Required to activate TaxCycle, receive software updates, electronically file, send us feedback, and view product news. Required to activate DoxCycle, accurately identify documents, receive software updates, send us feedback, and view product news. 
Installation The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs the following: Microsoft .NET 6, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 run-time, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 run-time. The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs the following: Microsoft .NET 6, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 run-time, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 run-time.
Virtual Environments TaxCycle runs in virtual environments but may require some additional configuration from your provider. DoxCycle runs in virtual environments but may require some additional configuration from your provider.
Email Client To send email from TaxCycle, install Microsoft Outlook or another desktop client and set it as the default email client in Windows. To send email from DoxCycle, install Microsoft Outlook or another desktop client and set it as the default email client in Windows.
Scanner n/a TWAIN 2.0 compliant scanner. Find out more about choosing a scanner. Non-TWAIN scanners—such as Fujitsu ScanSnap—are supported via an alternate workflow. Scanner must be connected directly to the computer using a USB connection.
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) compliant scanner.
Scanning Settings n/a 300 DPI resolution
Black and white
Background fill off
Camera n/a WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) devices (cameras, phones) are supported but may result in limited functionality.
PDF Software n/a None. DoxCycle does not require any other third-party PDF software (such as Adobe Acrobat).

Minimum Requirements

We test that our products still work on the configuration below. However, for an optimal experience, please follow the recommended requirements.

 

TaxCycle

DoxCycle

Operating System

Windows 10, 32-bit or 64-bit
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit

Windows 10, 64-bit
Windows Server 2022
Windows Server 2016, 64-bit
Supporting Technology  Microsoft .NET 6
Microsoft Edge WebView2
Microsoft Visual 2013 C++ run-time
Microsoft Visual 2015 C++ run-time
The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs these items. 
Microsoft .NET 6
Microsoft Visual 2013 C++ run-time
Microsoft Visual 2015 C++ run-time
The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs these items. 
Processor 1 GHz multi-core CPU or faster 1 GHz multi-core CPU or faster
Memory (RAM) 4 GB 4 GB
Display Resolution 1024 by 768 1024 by 768
Hard Drive Space 2.305 GB total. (505 MB for setup program, 1.8 GB once installed) The Client Manager includes a database that will grow in size as you prepare returns. 3.164 GB total. (864 MB for setup program, 1.79 GB once installed, and approximately 500 MB free space for caching and processing incoming documents.)
Internet Connection Required to activate TaxCycle, receive software updates, electronically file, send us feedback, and view product news. Required to activate DoxCycle, accurately identify documents, receive software updates, send us feedback, and view product news.
Installation The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs the following: Microsoft .NET 6, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 run-time, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 run-time. The setup program checks for, and if necessary, automatically downloads and installs the following: Microsoft .NET 6, Microsoft Visual C++ 2013 run-time, Microsoft Visual C++ 2015 run-time.
Virtual Environments TaxCycle runs in virtual environments but may require some additional configuration from your provider. DoxCycle runs in virtual environments but may require some additional configuration from your provider.
Email Client To send email from TaxCycle, install Microsoft Outlook or another desktop client and set it as the default email client in Windows. To send email from DoxCycle, install Microsoft Outlook or another desktop client and set it as the default email client in Windows.
Scanner n/a TWAIN compliant scanner. Find out more about choosing a scanner. Non-TWAIN scanners—such as Fujitsu ScanSnap—are supported via an alternate workflow. Scanner must be connected directly to the computer using a USB connection.
Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) compliant scanner. 
Scanning Settings n/a 300 DPI resolution
Black and white
Background fill off
Camera n/a Windows Image Acquisition (WIA) devices (cameras, phones) are supported but may result in limited functionality.
PDF Software n/a None. DoxCycle does not require any other third-party PDF software (such as Adobe Acrobat).