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System Requirements

Minimum System Requirements for Examplify on Windows

Examplify can be used on most modern Microsoft Windows-based computers (i.e. purchased within the last 3-4 years). Please see specific system requirements as noted below. Examplify cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.

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  • Operating System: 32-bit and 64-bit Versions of Windows 10 or Windows 11.
  • Alternate versions of Windows 10, such as Windows RT, and Windows 10 S are NOT supported at this time.
  • Only genuine, U.S. English versions of Windows Operating Systems are supported
  • ExamSoft does not support tablet devices other than Surface Pro as detailed below
  • CPU Processor: Non-ARM-based processor supported by your operating system.
  • RAM: 4GB of usable RAM or higher
  • Hard drive: 4GB or higher of available space.
  • For on-site support, a working USB port is required (newer devices may require an adaptor)
  • Internet connection for Examplify download, registration, exam download and upload
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including BitLocker keys, may be required.
  • Screen resolution should be at least 1280x768. Scaling should be set to 100%
  • Administrator level account permissions (Click here for instructions)
  • Examplify cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.

For instructions on how to check your computer's specifications, click here (Windows).


Surface Pro minimum system requirements:

  • If you are using a Microsoft Surface device, please read this article for important instructions on Windows 10 and 11 “S mode” versus the standard Windows 10 or 11.  S mode is not compatible with Examplify.
  • Surface Pro, Surface Books, and Surface Laptop devices are supported (Non-pro Surface devices are NOT supported)
  • Must be running a supported Operating System (See PC Requirements above)
  • An external keyboard (USB or Bluetooth) is required. Bluetooth keyboards must be paired prior to launching exam
  • Hard Drive: 1GB or higher available space
  • For onsite support, a working USB port is required (newer devices may require an adaptor)
  • Internet connection for Examplify download, registration, exam download and upload
  • Screen resolution must be 1920x1080
  • Administrator level account permissions (Click here for instructions)


Minimum System Requirements for Examplify on Mac

In order to use Examplify on your Apple Macbook, Macbook Air or Macbook Pro natively, you must have:

  • Administrator level account permissions (Click here for instructions)
  • Internet connection for Examplify download, registration, exam download and upload
  • For on-site support, a working USB port is required (newer devices may require an adapter)
  • For technical troubleshooting, account passwords, including device passwords, may be required.
  • Server version of Mac OS X is not supported
  • Screen Resolution must be 1280 x 768 or higher
  • Operating system: macOS Ventura, Sonoma, or Sequoia
  • Hard drive = 4 GB or higher of free disk space
  • RAM = 4 GB or higher available space
  • Touchbars are supported
  • Examplify cannot be used on virtual operating systems such as Microsoft's Virtual Machine, Parallels, VMware, VMware Fusion or any other virtual environments.

For instructions on how to check your computer's specifications, click here (Mac).