NCSS, PASS, and GESS Compatibility
PASS 13, NCSS 9, PASS 12, NCSS 8, PASS 11, PASS 2008, and NCSS 2007 statistical software have been extensively tested on the Windows 7, Vista, and XP operating systems and have been found to be completely compatible with Windows Windows 7, Vista, and XP.
PASS 13, NCSS 9, PASS 12, NCSS 8, PASS 11, PASS 2008, and NCSS 2007 will install and run just fine on both 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems.
PASS 13 and NCSS 9 are fully compatible with Windows 8 and Windows 8.1.
Click here for PASS 13 Minimum System Requirements
Click here for NCSS 9 Minimum System Requirements
Click here for PASS 12 Minimum System Requirements
Click here for NCSS 8 Minimum System Requirements
Click here for PASS 11 Minimum System Requirements
Click here for PASS 2008 Minimum System Requirements
Click here for NCSS 2007 Minimum System Requirements
Older versions of NCSS and PASS (e.g. PASS 2005, NCSS 2004, and earlier) will only run on 32-bit systems.
Click here for Minimum System Requirements for Previous Versions of PASS and NCSS
PASS 2005 is compatible with Windows Vista with a known problem involving the editing of macros within the software.
Many functions in earlier editions of NCSS and PASS (e.g. NCSS 2004, PASS 2002, etc.) are known to be incompatible with Windows 7 and Vista. To correct these problems you must upgrade your software to the most recent edition. Click here for upgrade pricing information.
Troubleshooting in Windows 7 and Vista:
If you are using the Windows 7 or Vista operating system with an NCSS product and are experiencing problems, update to the most recent version of PASS, NCSS, and/or GESS.
Solutions to common problems after updating:
- Download a Windows Vista update from Microsoft to allow you to view the PASS 2005 help file.
- For information on editing PASS 2005 macros in Windows Vista, click here.
If you still have problems after applying an update, contact technical support.
