Hardware Requirements
FH is compatible with most Windows 64-bit operating systems on new computer/server installations of Windows. Computers and servers upgraded from 32-bit systems to 64-bit systems have demonstrated problems and are NOT recommended.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| RAM: | 512 MB Available memory | 1 GB or higher |
| Video: | 800×600 resolution | 1024×768 resolution |
| Disk Space: | 2 GB* free disk space | 4 GB free disk space |
| Operating System: | Windows XP SP2 or Windows 10 |
* Depending on your workstation’s configuration, you may want to consider a faster processor and additional RAM, if you are purchasing a new computer.
Note: For Novell, NT, and other networks we recommend an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) be placed between workstations and the power source.
What about FH Enterprise Hardware Requirements?
Compatibility with Windows
FIREHOUSE Software versions 6 and 7, FH Mobile, and FH CAD Monitor are compatible with most Windows 32 bit operating systems. FH is compatible with most Windows 64-bit operating systems on new computer/server installations of Windows. Computers and servers upgraded from 32-bit systems to 64-bit systems have demonstrated problems and are NOT recommended.
Please review the chart below for the operating systems recommended at this time for use on desktop workstations, servers, and mobile computers.
| Workstations/ Laptops | FH6 | FH 7 | FH Web | FH Mobile | FH CAD Monitor |
| Windows XP Home | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Windows XP Pro | Y | Y | Y | Y | Y |
| Windows Vista (Business) | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Windows 7 32-bit versions | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Windows 7 64-bit versions | Y | Y | |||
| Windows 8 / 8.1 | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Windows 10 | Y | Y | |||
| Servers | |||||
| Windows 2000 | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Windows 2003 | Y | Y | Y | Y | |
| Windows 2008 32-bit | Y | Y | Y | ||
| Windows 2008 64-bit | Y | Y
(Exclude Srvc Mgr) |
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| Windows 2012 | Y | Y | Y | ||
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