# System Requirements & Installation

## System Requirements

Spikemark 6 is a lightweight application which runs on Microsoft Windows. As with almost every computer spec, the higher the better, but you don't *need* a full on gaming laptop or CAD station to run Spikemark successfully.

Below are suggested minimum computer specs:

* Windows 10 or 11
  * Older version of Windows likely work, though have not been fully tested
* Intel i7 or better with a minimum 16GB of RAM
* 256GB SSD (minimum)
* 4K Display (UHD 3840x2160)
  * A 2K (QHD 2560x1440) screen will work well too
  * 16:9 Aspect ratio is recommended
  * Rocking a laptop? make sure it supports a 2K or 4K external display
* Built in 10/100 Ethernet port
  * A USB to Ethernet adapter will do the trick

## Spikemark Installation

Installing Spikemark software is easy:

* [Dowload Spikemark](https://creativeconners.com/products/software/)
* Uninstall and previous version of Spikemark
  * Control Panel -> Add/Remove progragms
* Locate the downloaded file "SpikemarkSetup\_Latest.exe"
  * It's probably in your downloads folder
* Double-click on the "SpikemarkSetup\_Latest.exe" file and follow the prompts
  * Agree to the terms
  * Accept or Select the Start menu Folder
  * Accept or deselct the desktop shortcut
  * Confirm the install details
  * Deselct Launch Spikemark and View Readme if you do not want to launch Spikemark immediatelyor read the release notes