Texthelp - Read & Write system requirements

Texthelp - Read & Write system requirements

Problem

A customer needs to know whether their computer meets the technical system requirements to run TextHelp Read & Write. 

Resolution

Read & Write is supported on two major desktop platforms Windows and Mac OS below are details where you can  find information.

Windows

Read&Write for Windows

  • 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit dual core processor
  • Windows 10 or above
  • Windows 11 Arm-based Devices
  • 2 GB RAM 
  • 2 GB Free Disk Space
  • Speakers, Sound Card, Microphone (for speech input)
  • Internet connection for certain features


Read&Write for Windows USB

  • 8 GB USB
  • 1.6 gigahertz (GHz) or faster x86-bit or x64-bit dual core processor
  • Windows 10 or above
  • 2 GB RAM 
  • USB 2 Port
  • Speakers, Sound Card, Microphone (for speech input)
  • Internet connection for certain features

Mac OS

Please see the below minimum system requirements for Read&Write for Mac:

Read&Write for Mac 7.1.6

  • Compatible with macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 and Ventura 13
Please see full Technical Specifications for macOS


Read&Write for Mac USB

  • Compatible with macOS Big Sur 11, Monterey 12 and Ventura 13
  • USB Read Speed greater that 15MB per sec

Please see full Technical Specifications for macOS


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