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System Requirements

Before installing GstarCAD, verify that your computer meets the following specifications.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum and recommended specifications for GstarCAD.

COMPONENTMINIMUMRECOMMENDED
Processor
1.6 GHzMulti-core, 2 GHz+
Memory
2 GB8 GB or more
Graphics
1 GB GPU2 GB or more
Storage
1 GB free10 GB+ SSD
Display
1024 x 8001080p or 4K

Additional Requirements

  • Administrator privileges are required to install GstarCAD and licensing tools.
  • Microsoft .NET 8.0 (only for custom software development).
  • The network license server and all workstations using network-licensed applications must support the TCP/IP protocol.
System Requirements PDF

Operating System Compatibility

Select your platform for detailed version support.

Windows
macOS
Linux

Desktop

  • Windows 11

  • Windows 10

    Home, Pro, Education, Enterprise (v1507+). LTSC and Windows 10 S are not supported.

  • Windows 8.1

    Core, Pro, Enterprise (with KB2919355).

  • Windows 7 SP1

    Home Premium, Pro, Enterprise, Ultimate.

    • Server

  • Windows Server 2022

    Essentials, Standard, Datacenter.

  • Windows Server 2019

    Standard, Datacenter.

  • Windows Server 2016

    Standard, Datacenter.

    • Important Installation Notes

    • GstarCAD and its associated tools are developed and compiled with Visual Studio 2022. The operating system must correctly install the Visual Studio 2022 runtime library.
    • If you encounter issues during installation or startup, try right-clicking the installation file to extract it and manually install the Visual Studio 2022 runtime. If the issue persists, an operating system upgrade is required.
    • During installation and registration, right-click the icon and select "Run as administrator".
    • If your antivirus software triggers alerts during installation, allow all actions to ensure a successful installation.
    GstarCAD has a separate installation file for each operating system.
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