For copy protection the TAP programs are using the so called HASP encryption of Thales.
This copy protection system requires an USB key, that is necessary for operating the program, i.e. it has to be connected with the computer.
This so called "dongle" is part of the delivery of any TAP program and the necessary driver will be installed automatically during a standard setup.
By default the encryption is not network-compatible, i.e. the USB dongle must be connected locally to the computer. Technically possible are also network-enabled versions, where the TAP programs must still be installed locally, but the USB dongle can be connected to a server within the network, so that several TAP licenses could be served centrally. If needed, please contact us directly.
The utilization of the programs (both the main programme and the subtests) isn't neither time limited nor limited to a specific amount of program starts.
The following system specifications are required to use the TAP programs:
- Local Desktop or Laptop (no Tablet, Convertible or similar) with operating system Microsoft Windows 10 or newer (*).
- The TAP programs are designated only for local installations. Installation on a server within a network and use e.g. from a terminal remotely is not possible.
- Because of too big latencies a virtual machine is not suitable to perform measurements.
- min. dual core processor
- Screen:
- Display size at least 15 inches, 60Hz
- Displays with Touchscreens are not compatible
- For an optimal presentation a maximum resolution of 1920*1080 (Full-HD) is recommended
- In multi-monitor mode, the monitors not in use have to be turned off
- Sound output
- 2 USB ports
- 1 to connect the reaction keys (must be connected via USB-A port or via "USB-C to USB-A adapter" to the computer, no USB-Hub)
- 1 to connect the USB security dongle (this may be connected via USB hub)
- Disk space: ~200 MB
(*)
- Windows 11
Please note that only versions with a build number of 202206 or higher are compatible with Windows 11 (see Windows 11 info).
- Older TAP Versions
The TAP 2.3, KiTAP 1.5, and TAP-M 1.3 test batteries or older versions are only compatible with Windows 7 or earlier. We recommend upgrading, as Windows 7 is no longer supported by Microsoft.
- ARM processors
Installing the TAP, KiTAP, or TAP-M test batteries on a computer with an ARM processor requires an ARM-compatible security dongle (USB-key). You can tell that you have a compatible dongle by the “Drive mSD DL” label on the bottom of the dongle. If this is not the case, please contact Psytest Sales (info@psytest.net) to purchase an ARM-compatible security dongle.