The only main requirement to use Forex Strategy Builder is to have Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 or any newer version installed on your computer.
.NET Framework is the new program model used by Windows for managed code. It helps the development of software for the different versions of Windows and makes programs safer.
Most probably, .NET Framework has already been installed on your computer as it is included in the automatic update packs and is integrated in Windows Vista.
If you are not sure whether you have the required version of .NET Framework you can check on this web page Forex Download on the site of the program. The link contains a script that will automatically check your computer's compatibility. The script works only with the Internet Explorer browser. You need to allow the script to run if your browser asks for permission. The script is safe.
Forex Strategy Builder takes up about 20 MB of hard drive space when installed from the original distribution. The historical Forex rates data uses most of that space. However, the initial size might increase if you download additional data.
Forex Strategy Builder uses 50-100 MB of the system memory when running. The memory usage can further increase depending on the number of forex bars loaded.