Any Windows PC capable of running Internet Explorer 6 (or higher) and connecting to the Internet
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Adobe Acrobat Reader
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Microsoft Word 2000 or higher. If you don't have Microsoft Word 2000 (or higher), install Word Viewer.

You may also want to download a PDF Writer .

Additional Recommendations - To ensure you have the best possible experience using CMS, please make the following changes:

Configure Adobe Acrobat to open .pdf files in a separate window.

• Open Adobe Acrobat Reader from Start - Programs
• Press CTRL-K to bring up the Preferences window. (Or select Edit menu - Preferences)
• In the Preferences Window, select Internet in the list on the left.
• Uncheck the box which says 'Display PDF in browser'
• Hit OK and close Acrobat Reader

Printing Colors in the Grid (printing background colors in tables)

• --For Internet Explorer 7 and earlier versions
• Open Internet Explorer
• On the "Tools" menu click "Internet Options"
• In the Internet Options Window, select the Advanced tab
• Scroll down to the "Printing" section
• Check the "Print background colors and images" box
• Click OK to close the Internet Options window
• --For Internet Explorer 8
• On the "Print" menu click "Page Setup"
• Check the "Print background colors and images" checkbox
• Click OK to close the dialog box

Configure Microsoft Word or Word Viewer to open .doc files in a separate window. (instructions follow for Windows XP - you must have Microsoft Word 2000 (or higher) OR Word Viewer installed)

• Open Windows Explorer by right-clicking the start button and selecting "Explore"
• On the "Tools" menu click "Folder Options"
• Select the "File Types" tab at the top.
• Scroll down the "Registered file types" and find the DOC extension (They are listed alphabetically)
• Click the "Advanced" button
• Uncheck the "Browse in same window" checkbox
• Click OK, then OK again and close Windows Explorer
• Word documents should now open in their own window

Install all critical updates and security patches from http://www.windowsupdate.com

Monitor Resolution: set to 1024x768