Drake Accounting – FAQs and System Requirements

Article #: 15055

Last Updated: April 16, 2025

 


Tags: Drake AccountingDAS

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Drake Accounting is an accounting software that offers Payroll, reporting, off-setting entry bookkeeping, Financial and Accountant reports, and Accounts Payable with check writing capability.

  • The current software is Drake Accounting 2024.

  • Drake Accounting can be installed from an internet download.

  • During the year, updates are available via internet.

Some common questions are answered below concerning payroll, e-filing, forms, accounting features, software installation, and software system requirements. For other questions, contact Drake Accounting Support at (828) 349-5908.

Payroll

e-Filing

Forms

Accounting Features

Software Installation

System Requirements

Supported Operating Systems

  • Windows 11

  • Windows Server 2016

  • Windows Server 2019

  • Windows Server 2022

  • Windows Server 2025

All operating systems are expected to have the latest updates installed.

Caution  Windows 10 in S mode is not compatible.

Minimum System Requirements

The following minimum system requirements will support Drake Accounting on most systems. For superior performance, we recommend system upgrades above the stated minimums. Actual requirements will vary based on your system configuration and the features and other programs you install.

Requirement Details
Operating system Windows 11
Processor 2.0 GHz processor (Intel Core i3 or equivalent)
Memory 4 GB of RAM
Disk Space 4 GB of available hard drive space, plus 10-20 MB per client
Monitor Capable of 1920 x 1080 screen resolution
Internet connection Internet access is required to install program updates
Printer Laser printer (required if submitting printed forms to the Social Security Administration)
Browser Edge browser must be installed (other browsers such as Chrome and Firefox can be installed and used as the default).
Microsoft® .NET Framework Version 4.8 or higher

System Recommendations

Requirement Details
Operating system Windows 11 Professional, 64-bit
Processor 2.5 GHz or faster multi-core processor (Intel Core i5 or equivalent)
Memory 8 GB or more
Hard Drive Solid-state (SSD) hard drives can enhance system performance
Internet connection High-speed Internet

Network Capabilities

  • Whether you are an office of one or 100, it’s easy to network Drake Accounting with a dedicated server or peer-to-peer (P2P) setup (starting with DAS21).

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