The following table lists minimum hardware requirements for PC/Windows computers.
| Program | Operating System | RAM | Drives | Req. HD Space |
| SSSQ * | Windows 95 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 Mgb |
| CAP * | Windows 98 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 Mgb |
| OES | Windows XP | 1 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 1 Mgb |
| ITAPP * | Windows 98 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 mgb |
| RMT * | Windows 98 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 Mgb |
| P-MAC/ESP | Windows XP | 1 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 1 Mgb |
| VIE * | Windows 95 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 Mgb |
| ABC * | Windows 95 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 Mgb |
| PMT * | Windows 95 | 32 mgb | Hard Drive and CD-ROM | 30 Mgb |
| VEPARS | Windows XP or later OR Mac OS 10.5 or later AND Java JRE 1.6 or later | 4 GB | Hard Drive and CD-ROM and Internet Connectivity | 50 GB |
Note: Programs marked with an asterisk (*) are available in a true 'Windows' format. Contact MDS for upgrade pricing if you have older versions of software. These programs are compatible with all versions of Windows up to and including Windows 8.
The OES and P-MAC/ESP programs are not compatible with 64-bit Windows 7/Windows 8 operating systems.
Macintosh requires MAC OS 7.0 or higher, 4 mg RAM, and a hard drive. OS X users must have the ability to run in Classic mode (OS 9.2). The newer Intel based Macs that do not run Classic mode will not run MDS software in a Macintosh format. You can order the Windows versions if your Intel based Mac runs Windows.
Please note that MDS software is licensed for a single computer, and is not designed to run on a network. If you need to use multiple computers, a separate copy of the Software must be purchased for each computer. Select Software products have multi-user licenses available. Please contact MDS for information regarding multi-user licenses.
If you have further questions regarding MDS software contact Leota at MDS or e-mail techsupport@mccarrondial.com.