Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 2000 or XP, which can be found at: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/. Windows may require Service Packs, which can be found at: Windows® Update.

Browser
Internet Explorer 6.0 and Firefox 2.0 or greater

Java Virtual Machine
Download and install the latest Sun Java® Virtual Machine. If you currently have a Sun Java® Virtual Machine installed and need to update, please visit the Sun Java® website to download the latest version: http://www.java.com/en/download/index.jsp

Monitor Display
A 256 color display is required.

Internet Connection
DSL, cable modem, T1 or T3 Internet connectivity is recommended.

Memory
512MB RAM

Processor
Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or greater for optimal performance

Cookies
To ensure that you can accept cookies, please follow the instructions given below:

Internet Explorer 6.0

1. From your menu bar, choose Tools -> Internet Options.
2. Click on the "Privacy" tab.
3. Please ensure that you are set at a Medium Privacy level. You may have to click on the "Default" button to show the privacy slider bar again.

Firefox

1. From your menu bar, choose Tools - Options
2. Click on the "Privacy" tab.
3. Please ensure that "Accept cookies from sites" is checked.