NCR Counterpoint V8.5.7.x System Requirements
These are the current Counterpoint system requirements provided by NCR, requirements are subject to change without notice.
| Component | Requirement/Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Operating System | – Windows Embedded POSReady 7 (32-bit or 64-bit) – Windows 8.1 (64-bit) – Windows 10 (64-bit) – Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | – 1.6 GHz Pentium M or better (LAN) – 1.3 GHz Celeron M or better (WAN) |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Disk Space | Offline workstations require a minimum of 80 GB of disk space |
| Database engine | If you are using the Offline Ticket Entry Option, each offline workstation requires one of the following database engines: – Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Express R2 (included with Counterpoint) – Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Standard, Business, or Enterprise Edition (available separately) – Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Standard, Business, Enterprise, or Express Edition (available separately) – Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Standard, Enterprise, or Express Edition (available separately) |
| Additional software | – Internet Explorer 11 or later (Microsoft Edge browser supported) – Creating or modifying label formats requires NiceLabel Pro 4 or later (available separately) – Creating or modifying reports requires Crystal Reports 9 or 10 Professional or Advanced (available separately) – Counterpoint supports (and we recommend) Crystal Reports 10.5 |
| Networking | Software-based firewall (e.g., Windows Firewall, ZoneAlarm, Norton, etc.) |
| Other | Each workstation that will access the Counterpoint online help or the Dashboard must have an active Internet connection |
