• MetaStock 10 Pro is a real-time stock trading program that provides a wide variety of stock data for analyzing trends and making quick trade decisions. Although the manufacturer designed it for serious traders, the software has some serious system requirements as well. Make sure your computer meets the requirements for MetaStock 10 Pro to improve your trading experience.
  
  

Operating System and Web Browser

• MetaStock 10 Pro is compatible with Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Windows 2000 with Service Pack 4 or higher. You should also have Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later.
  
  

Processor, Memory and Hard Drive

• You need a hefty amount of free disk space to fully utilize MetaStock 10 Pro.hard drive interior image by Curtis Sorrentino from Fotolia.com
  
  MetaStock 10 requires an 800MHz or faster processor and 512MB RAM, although the manufacturer recommends a 1GHZ CPU or better along with 1GB RAM. You should have at least 200MB of free disk space to install the software. However, you need at least 800MB to utilize the real-time data collection and System Testing features.
  
  

Video and Other Requirements

• Your computer should have a 256-color video card or better and a monitor capable of displaying a 1024x768-resolution image or greater. The software publisher suggests a monitor with 32-bit color support for best results.
  
  MetaStock 10 also requires a high-speed Internet connection, CD-ROM drive and MAPI-compliant email client, such as Microsoft Outlook. A mouse or other pointing device is also necessary.