Hardware Specifications

The links below provide the minimum and recommended hardware specifications for computers running BS&A applications.

Please check back regularly, as the hardware specifications recommended at the time of purchase may change with new releases and updated versions of our applications.

Building Department Program	All Other Equalizer Programs	All .NET Applications
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Hardware Compatibility Tests

Provided here are tests to automatically check whether your computer hardware meets BS&A's minimum specifications for all BS&A .NET applications. Click the appropriate link below to begin the test.

PC Hardware Test

Server Hardware Test

BS&A Software has worked with IT Right for network services and implementation for over 10 years. If you are in need of IT services, please visit their site at: http://www.itright.com

This section contains information on running BS&A Pervasive based applications in Windows 7.

Installing Pervasive on Windows 7

Pervasive 9.5 is the only version BS&A software supports on Windows 7. If you have an older version, please contact BS&A to obtain upgrade information.

To install Pervasive on Windows 7, please follow the instructions listed here:
How to: Installing Pervasive on Windows 7

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This section contains information on how to run BS&A software properly with Windows(R) Vista as well as other Vista related information.

Configuring Vista/Pervasive for BS&A Software

Pervasive and Vista
By default, the security settings in Vista block pervasive from starting up properly.  Since BS&A applications depend on the proper running of pervasive, Vista must be configured to allow pervasive to do so.  The following document shows how to do this configuration:

BS&A Vista Configuration Document


Help file Issue
Our help files use the version of Microsoft(R) help that comes with Windows(R) XP and 2000.  These files are no longer compatible with Vista.  Microsoft(R) has released a hotfix to allow the running of these help files.  In order to use the help files in our software, you must download an update to the Vista operating system.  You can download the hotfix for Vista help here:

Windows Help Program for Vista

Before you download and install this hotfix, please remember that this is a product from Microsoft. BS&A is not responsible for updates, or changes to your operating system provided by Microsoft.


Other BS&A and Vista Information

Novell Client for Vista
The Novell client for Vista has a known compatibility issue with Pervasive.  This issue can cause the machine to blue screen, lock up, and reboot.  The error information and a solution to this issue can be found on Pervasive's website here:

Novell Client for Vista 1.0 Causes Blue Screen

If you require help with PCs, Servers, Networking, Backups, or any other computer related issues, BS&A Software proudly recommends I.T. Right. 

I.T. Right has been working closely with BS&A for over 10 years.  Due to this experience, I.T. Right is familiar with the setup and use of our software on many different types of networks.  I.T. Right specializes in network administration for Municipalities across the State of Michigan.

Feel free to contact their Microsoft Certified technicians at (517) 318-3050 or visit their website at itright.com