- Quicken 2010 is a personal finance program that allows individuals and small business owners to manage their finances and investments. The application also helps prepare taxes, control spending, manage expenses, and organize finances. Quicken 2010 comes in several editions: Deluxe, Premier, Home and Business, and Rental Property Manager. Make sure your computer meets the minimum system requirements before purchasing and installing the software.
- Quicken 2010 can be installed and run in a few different operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, or 7 for PCs, and Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later (Leopard) or Mac OS X v10.6.2 or later (Snow Leopard) for Macs.
- A computer processor's type and speed (measured in MHz [megahertz] or GHz [gigahertz]) determines what operating systems and applications it can run. Quicken 2010requires a 400 MHz processor in Windows XP or a 1 GHz processor in Windows Vista/7. On a Mac, however, Quicken 2010 requires an Intel-based processor.
- RAM, or Random Access Memory, is a temporary holding place where the operating system and all applications are loaded into. Quicken 2010 requires 512 MB of RAM in Windows XP and 1 GB in Windows Vista/7.
- A hard drive stores data, applications, and operating system files. Quicken 2010 needs up to 145 MB of free hard disk space in a Windows environment or 1 GB in a Mac.
Quicken 2010 requires a 1024---768 with 16-bit color monitor for the application to be displayed properly and double speed (4X or higher recommended for multimedia) CD or DVD drive. You also need an Internet connection (for updates and support) and a printer supported by your operating system.
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