System Requirements
| Component | SPX Requirement |
|---|---|
| CPU | 300 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU |
| Memory | The greater of 256 MB or the Operating System minimum |
| Hard drive space | 50 MB free disk space |
| CD-ROM or DVD drive | Required only for CD installs or for using the Recovery Environment |
| Monitor | VGA or higher resolution |
| Internet Connection | Required for seamless upgrades from ShadowProtect 5.x. |
| Port | SPX requires Port 443 open for activation. |
| Hyper-V Plugin | Requires a system running Windows Server 2012 R2 and is acting in a server role. |
Warning: SPX does not support taking backups from USB flash drives. It does support external drives connected via USB or internal SSD drives. Use ShadowProtect 5.x if a system requires backing up a flash drive.