This chapter will help you verify that your system meets the requirements for using dotTEST DTP Engine.

System Requirements

  • Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2008
  • 4GB memory minimum, 8GB recommended
  • 2GHz or faster processor
  • NET Framework 4.7, 4.6, 4.5, 4.0, or 3.5 installed on the target machine. See About .NET Framework Prerequisite.
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable Packages. If not already present, the packages are automatically installed during dotTEST DTP Engine installation. Also, see Manually Installing Visual C++ Redistribution Packages.

About the .NET Framework Prerequisite

.NET Framework 3.0 and older are not sufficient for dotTEST DTP Engine. Version 4.7 of .NET Framework is bundled with dotTEST DTP Engine and installed automatically. To install the framework manually, run the following command:  

[INSTALL_DIR]\bin\prerequisites\dotNetFramework47.exe

You can download and install other supported versions from Microsoft. The following table describes .NET Framework version support:

Framework VersionStatic AnalysisMetricsUnit Testing
4.6.2-4.7SupportedSupportedSupported
3.5-4.6.1

Partially supported*

Not supportedSupported

*Some rules may not execute (contact Parasoft Support for details)

Manually Installing Visual C++ Redistribution Packages

If you install dotTEST DTP Engine from a ZIP distribution, the Visual C++ Redistribution Packages necessary for full functionality may not be installed. You can install them manually by running the following installers located in the [INSTALL_DIR]\bin\prerequisites directory:

  • vcredist_x64_15.exe
  • vcredist_x86_15.exe
  • vcredist_x64_10.exe
  • vcredist_x86_10.exe
  • vcredist_x64_9.exe
  • vcredist_x86_9.exe
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