Preparing for the ACT

Before configuring and running ACT, you must verify that you are using supported software, that you meet the minimum hardware requirements, and that you have configured the required permissions and infrastructure. Table 5-2 lists the software required by ACT. Table 5-3 lists the hardware requirements for using ACT.

Table 5-2. Software Requirements for ACT

Software

Supported Versions

Operating systems

  • Windows Vista

  • Windows XP with Service Pack 2

  • Windows Server 2003 with Service Pack 1

  • Windows Server 2008

Note: The Application Compatibility Manager, the Internet Explorer Compatibility Test Tool, and the Compatibility Administrator are not supported on Windows 2000. However, you can run DCPs and the Setup Analysis Tool (SAT) on computers ...

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