Minimum Requirements

For your convenience, we've created a list of the minimum requirements necessary to run our software and online services.

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Flexible Spending Account

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 100 MHz or equivalent

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000/XP or Windows NT® 3.51 or 4.0

Memory: 32MB RAM

Monitor: 256 color / 800x600 resolution

Internet Connection: For optimal performance, use cable access or DSL. The usage of a 56K modem or a wireless connection is not recommended and may result in slower downloads and service interruptions.

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit)
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of this browser.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

General Ledger Reporting Service

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 100 MHz or equivalent

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate.

Memory: 32MB RAM

Monitor: 256 color / 800x600 resolution

Internet Connection: For optimal performance, use cable access, DSL, or T1. The usage of a 56K modem or a wireless connection is not recommended and may result in slower downloads and service interruptions.

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit) and Mozilla® Firefox®.
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of these browsers.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Paychex Business Solutions Health and Benefits Online

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 200 MHz or equivalent

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000/XP or Windows NT® 3.51 or 4.0

Memory: 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)

Monitor: 256 color / 1024x768 resolution

Internet Connection: For optimal performance, use cable access, DSL, or T1. The usage of a 56K modem or a wireless connection is not recommended and may result in slower downloads and service interruptions.

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit)
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of this browser.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Paychex® HR Online

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 100 MHz or equivalent

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP

Memory: 32MB RAM

Monitor: 256 color / 800x600 resolution

Internet Connection: 28.8K modem (56K recommended), cable access or DSL

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit)
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of this browser.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Paychex Online Payroll®

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 200 MHz or equivalent (400 MHz recommended)

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate.

Memory: 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)

Monitor: 256 color / 1024x768 resolution

Internet Connection: For optimal performance, use cable access, DSL, or T1. The usage of a 56K modem or a wireless connection is not recommended and may result in slower downloads and service interruptions.

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit) and Mozilla® Firefox®.
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of these browsers.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Plugins: Must have the ability to install Java Plugins.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Paychex Online Reports

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 200 MHz or equivalent (400 MHz recommended)

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000, XP, or Windows Vista™ Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate.

Memory: 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)

Monitor: 256 color / 1024x768 resolution

Internet Connection: For optimal performance, use cable access, DSL, or T1. The usage of a 56K modem or a wireless connection is not recommended and may result in slower downloads and service interruptions.

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit) and Mozilla® Firefox®.
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of these browsers.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Report Viewer: SwiftView® 7.0.2

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Paychex Preview® Payroll Software

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 800 MHz or equivalent (1.2 Ghz recommended)

Operating System: 32 bit Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP, Windows NT® or Novell®

Disk Space: 75MB plus 200KB for each employee per year
Note: Employee disk space may vary depending on options installed

Memory: 256MB RAM (512MB recommended)

Monitor: 16-bit color (24-bit color recommended)

Connection: 28.8K modem (56K modem recommended)

CD-ROM Speed: 8x

Printer: Check printing: Use an HP LaserJet III Si Series or higher, or HP-PCL 5 compatible printer with appropriate MICR toner cartridge.

Report printer: Use any printer supported by your operating system.

Network: Server must meet or exceed PC requirements listed above.

Ethernet Connection: 10Mbs (100Mbs network recommended)

Retirement Services

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 200 MHz or equivalent (400 MHz recommended)

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 95/98/2000/XP or Windows NT® 4.0

Memory: 64MB RAM (128MB recommended)

Monitor: 256 color / 1024x768 resolution

Internet Connection: For optimal performance, use cable access, DSL, or T1. The usage of a 56K modem or a wireless connection is not recommended and may result in slower downloads and service interruptions.

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0 or higher (32-bit)
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of this browser.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Time and Labor Online

Processor: Intel® Pentium® 100 MHz or equivalent

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 2000/XP

Memory: 32MB RAM

Monitor: 256 color / 800x600 resolution

Internet Connection: 28.8K modem (56K recommended), cable access or DSL

Supported Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer® 6.0
Note: Paychex does not support beta versions of this browser.

Cookies: Your browser must be set to allow cookies.

Pop-Up Blocker: Set your pop-up blocker to allow pop-ups from Paychex Online.

Internet Service: ISP or online service that allows the use of the listed browser.

Time In A Box®

Processor: Intel® Pentium® II 233 MHz or equivalent (400 MHz recommended)

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® ME/2000/XP or Windows Server™ 2003 or above
Note: Windows® XP Professional is required for network clients and for PC entry

Disk Space: 100MB

Memory: 64MB RAM

Monitor: 256 color / 800x600 resolution

For more information about our products and services, please contact a Paychex representative at 800-322-7292, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET. Or, complete our online form for a no-obligation quote.

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