These charts show the minimum requirements for your computer system and Internet connectivity to assure that the software used for VIN and VSPN real-time CE courses and rounds function properly for you. Please refer to the General Notes if you have questions or concerns.
| FOR WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEMS |
| Element: |
Operating System |
| *Minimum Required: |
Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Vista with SP2 (SP: Service Pack)
Note: Vista is not recommended, but it may work satisfactorily. If your computer uses this operating system, please contact Wally at 1.800.846.0028 x127 for a trial session before registering for VIN and VSPN CE courses. |
| Recommended: |
Windows 8, Windows 7 |
| Upgrade: |
Requires purchase of Operating System upgrade |
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| Element: |
Processor |
| Minimum Required: |
1Ghz Dual-Core Processor or equivalent |
| Recommended: |
At least the required processor speed |
| Upgrade: |
Requires hardware purchase |
| |
| Element: |
RAM (Random Access Memory), main memory used by the processor |
| Minimum Required: |
2 GB |
| *Recommended: |
4 GB RAM or more |
| Upgrade: |
Requires hardware purchase |
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| Element: |
Internet Connection |
| Minimum Required: |
Broadband |
| Recommended: |
Broadband - 1Megabit |
| Upgrade: |
Requires hardware and service upgrade from your Internet service provider (ISP) |
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| Element: |
Color Video Card |
| Minimum Required: |
16-bit color video; monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution |
| Recommended: |
At least minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 |
| Upgrade: |
Requires new video card and, possibly, a new monitor |
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| Element: |
Reader |
| Minimum Required: |
Adobe Acrobat Reader - v. 10.1.4 or higher |
| Recommended: |
Adobe Acrobat Reader most recent |
| Upgrade: |
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| |
| Element: |
Flash Player |
| Minimum Required: |
v. 11 |
| Recommended: |
v. 22 or higher |
| Upgrade: |
Download Flash Player
Note: It may be necessary to uninstall the Adobe Flash Player before installing the new version. If your first attempt at installation fails, please go to the Adobe Self Service page for assistance.
Note: Anything earlier than the latest version has security risks. Upgrading to the latest version is especially important if the computer you are using contains client or financial information. |
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| *Element: |
Browser Setting 1 |
| *Minimum Required: |
Must be JavaScript-enabled |
| Recommended: |
Same as required |
| Upgrade: |
N/A |
| |
| |
| *Element: |
Browser Setting 2 |
| *Minimum Required: |
Must have pop-up blocking disabled for beta.vin.com and beta.vspn.org
Note: Do not block pop-ups by disabling JavaScript. |
| *Recommended: |
Same as required |
| *Upgrade: |
N/A |
| |
| Element: |
Browser (select one) |
| Recommended: |
Chrome - most recent version |
| |
Download Chrome |
| |
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| Minimum Required: |
Firefox - most recent version |
| *Recommended: |
Firefox - most recent version (auto-updated) |
| Upgrade: |
Download Firefox |
| |
| *Minimum Required: |
Internet Explorer v. 9 |
| Recommended: |
Internet Explorer most recent version |
| Upgrade: |
Download Internet Explorer |
| |
| *Minimum Required: |
Opera v. 15
Note: Do not use Opera with Vista OS. |
| *Recommended: |
Opera - most recent version |
| Upgrade: |
Download Opera |
| |
| *Minimum Required: |
Safari - most recent version |
| *Recommended: |
Safari - most recent version |
| Upgrade: |
Download Safari |
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| FOR MAC OPERATING SYSTEMS |
| Element: |
Operating System |
| *Minimum Required: |
MAC OS X (10.8 or higher) |
| *Recommended: |
At least the required Operating System |
| Upgrade: |
Requires purchase of Operating System upgrade |
| |
| *Element: |
Computer Model
Note: The listed computer models have processors, RAM, and video cards that meet the minimum requirements. |
| *Minimum Required: |
iMac (Intel, G4, G5 series), iBook, MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, Mini Mac (Intel, G4 series), Mac Pro (Intel, G4, G5 series), IPhone 4G (limited to chat only) |
| *Recommended: |
A model that meets or exceeds the specifications of the computers listed above |
| *Upgrade: |
Requires hardware purchase |
| |
| Element: |
RAM (Random Access Memory), main memory used by the processor |
| Minimum Required: |
4 GB RAM |
| Recommended: |
At least the required amount of RAM |
| Upgrade: |
Requires hardware purchase |
| |
| Element: |
Internet Connection |
| Minimum Required: |
broadband |
| Upgrade: |
Requires hardware and service upgrade from Internet service provider (ISP) |
| |
| Element: |
Color Video Card |
| Minimum Required: |
16-bit color video; monitor capable of 800 x 600 resolution |
| Recommended: |
At least minimum resolution of 1024 x 768 |
| Upgrade: |
Requires new video card and, possibly, a new monitor |
| |
| Element: |
Reader |
| Minimum Required: |
Adobe Acrobat Reader - v. 10.1.4 or higher |
| *Recommended: |
Adobe Acrobat Reader - with auto-updates |
| *Upgrade: |
Download Adobe Acrobat Reader |
| |
| Element: |
Flash Player |
| Minimum Required: |
v. 11 |
| *Recommended: |
v. 22 or higher |
| *Upgrade: |
Download Flash Player
Note: It may be necessary to uninstall the Adobe Flash Player before installing the new version. If your first attempt at installation fails, please go to the Adobe Self Service page for assistance.
Note: Anything earlier than the latest version has security risks. Upgrading to the latest version is especially important if the computer you are using contains client or financial information. |
| |
| *Element: |
Browser Setting 1 |
| *Minimum Required: |
Must be JavaScript-enabled |
| Recommended: |
Same as required |
| *Upgrade: |
N/A |
| |
| |
| *Element: |
Browser Setting 2 |
| *Minimum Required: |
Must have pop-up blocking disabled for beta.vin.com and beta.vspn.org
Note: Do not block pop-ups by disabling JavaScript. |
| *Recommended: |
Same as required |
| *Upgrade: |
N/A |
| |
| Element: |
Browser (select one) |
| Minimum Required: |
Firefox - most recent version |
| *Recommended: |
Same as required |
| Upgrade: |
Download Firefox |
| |
| Minimum Required: |
Internet Explorer - this browser is no longer supported. |
| Recommended: |
Select a different browser. |
| Upgrade: |
N/A |
| |
| Minimum Required: |
Opera v. 9.50 |
| Recommended: |
Opera v. 9.50 or higher |
| Upgrade: |
Download Opera |
| |
| *Minimum Required: |
Safari v. 6.2 |
| Recommended: |
Safari v. 6.2 or higher |
| *Upgrade: |
Download Safari |
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GENERAL NOTES
Contact support@vin.com or 1.800.846.0028 x 127 if you are not sure whether your computer system meets the minimum requirements, if you are uncertain how to find the information you need or what technical terms mean, or if you have difficulty with software upgrades.
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