Quick Summary
| Category | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | 1 GHz,2 cores | 2 GHz+,4 cores |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB or more |
| Disk | 200 MB free | 500 MB+ (for large crawls/sessions) |
| Display | 1280×720 | 1920×1080 or higher |
| Network | Internet for crawl,license,updates | Stable broadband |
Note:Only Windows 64-bit computers are supported by KWT Spider. The administrator must provide permission for it to be installed.
Operating System
Supported
- 64-bit versions of Windows 10 and Windows 11
Not Supported
- Not intended for use with 32-bit Windows or versions 7 or 8
The application may be installed using a Windows installer. It is self-sufficient.
Hardware
Processor (CPU)
- Minimum:Small crawls (hundreds of URLs) and simple usage need at least 1 GHz and two cores.
- Recommended:2 GHz or greater,4+ cores;large crawls (thousands of URLs) are advised.
Memory (RAM)
- Minimum:For light websites,a minimum of 4 GB is sufficient.
- Large crawls need 8 GB or 16 GB.
Disk Space
- To install the application,updater,and assets,200 MB of disk space is sufficient.
- More unoccupied space for project data,exports,and sessions.
Display
- To display each tab properly,a minimum resolution of 1280×720 pixels is required;1920×1080 (Full HD) is advised.
- DPI scaling:monitors with high DPI (150%,200%) work.
Network
Required for
- Crawling:HTTP/HTTPS websites with outgoing ports 80 and 443 are necessary for crawling.
- License activation:Activating a license requires an Internet connection.
- Updates:Not required,but may be turned off under Update Settings.
Offline / Optional
- As you activate,the app runs offline for a limited time and requires a recheck of the license.
- An Internet connection is required for data crawling.
Rights &Permissions
- Installation:Admin authorization is required for installation. If you download the app to a user folder,admin permission may not be mandatory.
- Running:After installation,users can run the app anytime without admin interference.
- Disk:The install folder may be read and written to.
- Firewall:Only outbound HTTPS is used.
Optional Requirements
- Excel:No requirement for extra tools;you can export into .xlsx format directly.
- PDF:Convert HTML report into PDF format without any third-party software.
- Charts:Visualizations (Status,Depth,Indexability charts) and PNG export work.
Antivirus:If the antivirus app prevents you from installing KWT Spider,add the app installation folder to the antivirus exclusion or contact our team.