If you have problems running BizFOREX's IFT or IFTdemo, please make sure to go through the hardware, software and Internet connection requirements below. You can run our tests to make sure your system has the minimum requirements for using BizFOREX's IFT Platform.
| Requirement | Why? What if my system does not meet this requirement? |
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| Pentium 166 MHz processor (300+ recommended) | IFT Platform should run on a slower processor but at a correspondingly slower speed. |
| 32 MB memory (64 MB recommended) | With less memory, you may experience degraded performance in using the system. |
| 640 by 480 pixel display (800x600 recommended) | On a smaller screen you will not be able to view the entire IFT Platform without scrolling. |
| 24-bit color display (32-bit recommended) | With 8-bit color (256 colors) you will notice banding and graininess rather than smooth color contours. |
| Requirement | Source | Why? What if my system does not meet this requirement? |
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| Windows 95, 98, 2000 or Windows NT 4.0, Macintosh OS/8 |
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The IFT Platform should run on most systems running a Web browser with Java support. Please make sure to run the IFT Java Test before starting the Platform. |
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Netscape Navigator 4.08 or higher with 128-bit encryption or Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher with 128-bit encryption
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IFT is a Web based platform that allows you to login to your account and trade currencies. Currently, you need to use a Java enabled Web browser to log in and start the IFT Platform. 128-bit encryption is needed to protect your login and password in transmission. You can find out whether your Web browser supports 128-bit encryption by visiting IFT Browser Test. |
| Java | java.sun.com | You need to enable Java in your browser to be able to open the IFT User Interface. |
| Adobe Acrobat Reader 4.0 | http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/ readstep.html | A few of the documents are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. Without this plugin you will not be able to view them. These documents are essential to opening an BizFOREX IFT account. |
| Requirement | Source | Why? What if my system does not meet this requirement? |
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| Access to the World Wide Web | In addition to your Web browser, you will need access to the Web. Consult your Internet service provider or you network administrator or contact our technical support team. | You need to use your Web browser to register and login to your IFT or IFTdemo accounts. |
| You will need to install and activate the e-mail features of the browser. You will also need an e-mail account on your Internet server. | You will receive your username and password through your e-mail account. You may use an active Web based e-mail account under your name for this purpose. |