System requirements
Workshop Toolbox and Tech Tool are compatible on the same machine. To achieve optimal performance, more storage space and a faster processor are recommended.
Tech Tool networking requirements
Workshop Toolbox system requirements
Tech Tool does NOT Support…
- Windows 8.1, 8, 7 or XP
- Windows Home Edition, Business, Work Station, Virtual Machine or LTSC versions (best-effort support provided)
With Windows 8.1, 8 & 7, the installation of version 2.8.130 and newer will fail. No upgrade or update via client update will work beyond 2.8.121 version.
Hardware requirements
Minimum requirements to install and use Tech Tool
Software requirements
Operating system
Windows 11 Professional 64-bit - version 21H1 or newer
For additional Workshop Toolbox system and network requirements CLICK HERE.
Processor
1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster with 4 or more cores on a compatible 64-bit Intel or AMD processor
RAM
8 gigabytes (GB) of free memory
Storage
32 GB of free space
System firmware
UEFI, Secure Boot capable
TPM
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) version 2.0
Graphics card
Compatible with DirectX 12 or later with WDDM 2.0 driver
Display
High definition (720p) display that is greater than 9” diagonally
Ports
Minimum: 2 USB-A if using VOCOM II or Vocom Mini (with Wi-Fi dongle)
Recommended: 3
Computer/Processor Operating System
Intel® Core i5 or equivalent Windows 11 or 10 Professional or Enterprise 64-bit
Note: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is not supported
Memory (RAM)
8 GB, more memory improves performance
Hard Disk
160 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) of free hard disk space
USB Port
2.0/ 3.0 USB Port
Display
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher resolution monitor with 32-bit color settings
Input Device
Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device
Network Adapter
Network using 100 Mbps or higher speed network adapter and/or WLAN
Vehicle Communication
Approved USB or wireless communication interface.
Miscellaneous
A battery-pack that may provide 500 mA via USB
Computer/Processor Operating System
Intel® Core i5 or equivalent Windows 11 or 10 Professional or Enterprise 64-bit
Note: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC is not supported
Memory (RAM)
3GB on 32-bit Windows
4 GB on 64-bit, more memory improves performance
Hard Disk
120 GB SSD (Solid State Drive) of free hard disk space
USB Port
2.0/ 3.0 USB Port
Display
XGA (1024 x 768 pixels) or higher resolution monitor with 32-bit color settings
Input Device
Keyboard and mouse or compatible pointing device
Network Adapter
Network using 100 Mbps or higher speed network adapter and/or WLAN
Vehicle Communication
Approved USB or wireless communication interface.
Miscellaneous
A battery-pack that may provide 500 mA via USB
Windows update enabled
Windows firewall enabled
Antivirus enabled
TCP-port 80 open (http traffic)
TCP-port 443 open (https traffic)
TCP-port 8891 open (http traffic)
*.volvo.com
http://www.msftncsi.com/ncsi.txt
*.msappproxy.net
Windows Installer 3.1
For configuration service, to be able to update latest patches the supporting software.
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