The following system specifications are required to use the TAP programs:

  • Local Desktop or Laptop (no Tablet, Convertible or similar) with operating system Microsoft Windows 10 or newer (*).
    • The TAP programs are designated only for local installations. Installation on a server within a network and use e.g. from a terminal remotely is not possible.
    • Because of too big latencies a virtual machine is not suitable to perform measurements.
  • min. dual core processor
  • Screen:
    • Display size at least 15 inches, 60Hz
    • Displays with Touchscreens are not compatible
    • For an optimal presentation a maximum resolution of 1920*1080 (Full-HD) is recommended
    • In multi-monitor mode, the monitors not in use have to be turned off
  • Sound output
  • 2 USB-A ports
    • to connect the reaction keys (this must be a built-in port)
    • and the USB security dongle (this may be via a USB hub)
  • Disk space: ~200 MB

(*) Please note that only versions with a build number of 202206 or later are compatible with Windows 11  (see Info Windows 11).

Older versions than TAP 2.3.1, KiTAP 1.5.1 and TAP-M 1.3.1 are only compatible up to Windows 7. We recomment an upgrade in this case, as Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft.