GRE® POWERPREP® II, Version 2.0 Software System Requirements

POWERPREP® II software includes:

• Test Preview Tool
• Practice Test
• sample Analytical Writing topics
• scored sample essays and reader commentary
• test-taking strategies
• a math review
• testing tools

Supported Operating Systems

POWERPREP II software works with PC-compatible desktop and laptop computers running under 32-bit and 64-bit versions of:

• Windows® XP
• Windows Vista®
• Windows® 7

Note: MAC® systems are not supported.

System Requirements

The minimum hardware and software to run the application seamlessly requires:

• Pentium IV 1.8 GHz or higher processor
• 1GB installed memory
• 150 MB free disk space
• Video Card with 1024x768 32-bit color depth resolution
• CRT 17-inch or LCD 14-inch display monitor
• Connection to the Internet (cable modem, DSL or better)
• Windows user account with local administrative privileges
• Microsoft Internet Explorer version 6 or higher; no other browsers are supported
• CD-ROM Drive for installation (if using the CD version)

Note: Internet connectivity is required in order to launch the GRE website and/or download the installation package. However, the stand-alone software does not require an internet connection.

Special Accommodation

The following special accommodations are offered in this software:

• Color filtering and screen magnification
• Additional Break (30 or 60 minutes)
• Extended Time (1.5x or 2x)

File Size and Download Time Estimates 

File Size
Download Size	56.8MB
Installed Size	100MB
Download Time Estimates
Broadband	5 Minutes
DSL/Cable	10 Minutes
56K	1 Hour, 56 Minutes

Note: Times may vary due to the number of users accessing the download at one time, your individual browser and/or system setup or the time of day. If you’re in a hurry, you can view some sample questions with rationales and tips for answering on this website:

• Analytical Writing
• Verbal Reasoning
• Quantitative Reasoning