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--- desktop:desktop_installation [2021/04/28 13:10] – rob
+++ desktop:desktop_installation [2025/01/03 00:29] (current) – rob
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 T4 has been designed to install very quickly and easily. Just follow the instructions below. If you have any questions please contact your Administrator.
-To install the platform you can visit our website www.ctsfutures.com at the top of the home page click on the Download Link and choose the platform you wish to install.
+To install the platform you can visit our website [[http://futures-technologies.plus500.com/|Futures-Technologies.plus500.com]] futures-technologies.plus500.com at the top of the home page click on the Download Link and choose the platform you wish to install.
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   * Supported operating systems: Vista (32bit only), Windows 7(32bit only) and Windows 8 & 10, (.Net Framework 4.0 support required)
   * Not supported: Windows 7 (64bit), xp and below.
+  * <color #ed1c24>**Estimated end of life for versions 4.7 - first quarter 2025!**</color>
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+ **Coming soon version 8.0:**
+  * Recommended: Windows 11 64bit
+  * Supported operating systems: Windows 10 and higher** (Microsoft .NET Framework 8.0 is required)**
+  * Not supported: Windows 7 and 8
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 It depends on how many windows and how active the trader is but here are some suggested guidelines:
   * Processor=3 GHz quad core.
-  * Memory = 8 Gb Ram
+  * Memory = 16 Gb Ram
   * Storage = 80+ Gb
-  * Wireless = Supporting 802.11 N (required for CME floor)
   * Video card = 1GB DDR3 or better
+Professional/Administrator/Options Pro user
+  * Processor= Intel Core i9-14900KF
+  * Memory = 64 GB DDR5
+  * Storage = 512GB SSD + 1TB HDD
+  * Video Memory = 4 GB GDDR5
 ===== Connection =====
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 An Internet connection with High-bandwidth.
-===== Fire Wall =====
+==== Running Behind a Proxy Server ====
+The T4 Desktop application supports proxy configuration using the following environment variable:
-Please Click here to see the requirements to run our Desktop behind a Firewall or Internet Proxy.
+<code>HTTPS_PROXY=http://proxy.example.com:8080</code>
 ===== Mobile =====
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 ===== Helpful Video =====
 {{wiki:install_and_login_to_t4_desktop.mp4|Desktop installation }}
+===== Logging In =====
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+Your Administrator will provide you with the following login details which will allow you to access and install the T4 Trading Front-end. The following three pieces of information will always be required for login.
+Firm: Indicates the firm through which you trade.
+Username: The name provided to you by your Administrator.
+Password: The password provided to you by your Administrator. Your password will be displayed as a series of *’s as you type. This is to prevent anyone from seeing your password. Note: You should not disclose your password to anyone else. If you suspect that someone else may know your password then you should change your password by logging into the website and clicking Change Password, or contact your Administrator.
+Language: Click the icon to bring up a drop down to change the language on the platform. You can choose between English, Russian, Chinese, and Japanese. Note for the language to appear in the drop down you need that language pack installed on your PC.
+When T4 has added features or made other changes, you will be prompted to upgrade on your next login. You have the option of clicking 'yes' to upgrade now or clicking ‘no’ to upgrade at a later date. Some upgrades are mandatory and must be completed before logging into the front end. If an upgrade is mandatory, you will not have the option to choose ‘no.’
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