What system requirements are necessary to run TrueChem?

TrueChem System Requirements*

For client workstations, we recommend:

  • Windows 8, 8.1 and 10
  • 2.3 GHz multi-core processor or higher
  • 4 GB ram or higher
  • 1280 x 1024 screen resolution or higher

For tablet computers:

  • TrueChem IS compatible with Windows for tablets, including Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, etc.
  • TrueChem IS NOT compatible with tablets running Windows RT
  • See above for recommended hardware specifications

For TrueChem DataServer:

  • DataServer is a client installation of TrueChem running in “DataServer Mode”
  • DataServer hardware requirements are the same as the requirements for the client computers listed above
  • DataServer requires a workstation (physical or VM) that is operational 24/7
  • DataServer requires a user session (does not run as a Windows Service)
  • DataServer requires the host user session to automatically start in the event of a workstation re-start

For Microsoft SQL Server:

  • Microsoft SQL Server version 2005 through 2019 (including “Express” versions)
  • 2.3 GHz dual-core processor or higher
  • 4 GB ram or higher
  • 20+ GB hard drive space

Here are some answers to a few common pre-installation questions:

  • TrueChem is compatible with Windows 8, 8.1 and 10
  • TrueChem is compatible with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows
  • TrueChem is compatible with Windows Server versions 2003 and higher (2008, 2008r2, 2012, etc)
  • TrueChem is NOT compatible with Windows RT
  • TrueChem is compatible with Windows Terminal Services and Citrix


*These requirements may vary based on the number of TrueChem users, number of tests entered, etc.  

If you have any questions or need help in any way, please contact technical support at (800) 448-2548, option 2.

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