Windows Operating Systems Supported: (both 32- and 64-bit)
- Desktops: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1
- Servers: Windows 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2
- Disable the GPO security option "System cryptography: Use FIPS compliant algorithms for encryption, hashing, and signing." Click here for more information on FIPS
Windows Management Framework 2.0 or newer
- Installed on Windows 7 and 2008 by default
- PowerShell 3.0 is installed on Windows 8 and 2012 by default
- Older operating systems require installation
| Operating System | Download Location |
|---|---|
| Windows XP | http://download.microsoft.com/download/E/C/E/ECE99583-2003-455D-B681-68DB610B44A4/WindowsXP-KB968930-x86-ENG.exe |
| Windows Server 2003 (x86) | |
| Windows Server 2003 (x64) |
.NET 4.0 Framework or newer
Windows 8 and 2012 have 4.5 installed by default
Available at http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=24872
.NET 2.0 Framework SP1
The .Net 2.0 SP1 update is only required for Windows XP and is available at: http://download.microsoft.com/download/c/6/e/c6e88215-0178-4c6c-b5f3-158ff77b1f38/NetFx20SP2_x86.exe