Resolve Dentrix installation failure on Windows 8.1 systems

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Tech A 2024-09-11 22:56

does anyone happens to remember when dentrix stopped working for windows 8.1? doing an update here and 1 pc seems to be on windows 8.1, but office is currently running on dentrix version 24.12, I had the feeling that dentrix cut 8.1 a while ago... not sure if I continue it will work, or if it won't open at all lol

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**Dentrix System Requirements checker** showing three computers flagged with a red **X** (failed): **CALLCENTER1**, **OP1**, and **REMOTE**. For CALLCENTER1, the only failing component is **Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1**, which does not meet the required **Windows 10 / Server 2016**; processor (4 cores @ 2.60 GHz), OS architecture (64-bit), RAM (5.89 GB), network (1.00 Gbps), and free space (720.65 GB) all pass. A warning prompt is displayed stating **"3 or more computers will be unable to install or may have performance issues,"** with options to continue or abort installation pending user confirmation.

Tech A 2024-09-11 22:56

not sure if I should continue or leave it as is

Tech B 2024-09-12 01:38

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The image shows the **Dentrix 24.17 System Requirements** document, specifically the **Server and Workstation Requirements** table. Two fields are highlighted in red/orange: **Operating System** (Workstation column: "Windows 10 and higher \*\*") and **OS Architecture** (Workstation column: "64-bit"). No error codes, indicator lights, or hardware identifiers are present; the highlight appears to be a manual annotation marking those two workstation specification fields for attention.

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title: "Resolve Dentrix installation failure on Windows 8.1 systems"
category: practice-management
tags: ["dentrix", "windows-10"]
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participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B"]
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# Resolve Dentrix installation failure on Windows 8.1 systems

## Problem

Dentrix system requirements checker flags Windows 8.1 workstations as incompatible during installation. The office was running Dentrix version 24.12 with one PC still on Windows 8.1, but the system requirements checker shows a red X for the operating system requirement, specifically requiring "Windows 10 / Server 2016" or higher. The checker displays a warning that "3 or more computers will be unable to install or may have performance issues" when Windows 8.1 systems are detected.

## Resolution

1. Upgrade the Windows 8.1 workstation to Windows 10 or higher before proceeding with the Dentrix installation
2. Verify the system meets all other requirements (64-bit architecture, adequate RAM, processor, and disk space)
3. Re-run the Dentrix system requirements checker to confirm all systems pass
4. Proceed with the Dentrix installation only after all workstations meet the minimum OS requirements

Do not attempt to continue the installation with Windows 8.1 systems present, as Dentrix officially requires Windows 10 or higher for current versions.

## References

- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/EdfcJKzn9mQ`
- Attachments:
  - ![image.png](../attachments/EdfcJKzn9mQ.EdfcJKzn9mQ/image.png) — **Dentrix System Requirements checker** showing three computers flagged with a red **X** (failed): **CALLCENTER1**, **OP1**, and **REMOTE**. For CALLCENTER1, the only failing component is **Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1**, which does not meet the required **Windows 10 / Server 2016**; processor (4 cores @ 2.60 GHz), OS architecture (64-bit), RAM (5.89 GB), network (1.00 Gbps), and free space (720.65 GB) all pass. A warning prompt is displayed stating **"3 or more computers will be unable to install or may have performance issues,"** with options to continue or abort installation pending user confirmation.
  - ![Image_20240911_213828.png](../attachments/EdfcJKzn9mQ.eKoVAQBlQhc/Image_20240911_213828.png) — The image shows the **Dentrix 24.17 System Requirements** document, specifically the **Server and Workstation Requirements** table. Two fields are highlighted in red/orange: **Operating System** (Workstation column: "Windows 10 and higher \*\*") and **OS Architecture** (Workstation column: "64-bit"). No error codes, indicator lights, or hardware identifiers are present; the highlight appears to be a manual annotation marking those two workstation specification fields for attention.

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