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Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016 System Requirements

The following sections list the minimum hardware and software requirements to install and run Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2016. Minimum means that later versions (such as SP1, SP2, or R2 versions) of a required software product are also supported. For the latest version of the system requirements, see the MSDN Library .



NoteMicrosoft Dynamics NAV 2016 Setup installs some software if it is not already present in the target computer. For more information, see the “Additional Information” section for each component.

Microsoft Dynamics NAV Windows Client Requirements


The following table shows the minimum system requirements for the Microsoft Dynamics NAV Windows client.


Supported operating systems

  1. Windows 10 Pro, Enterprise, or Education (32-bit and 64-bit editions).

  2. Windows 8.1 Professional or Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit editions).

  3. Windows 8 Professional or Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit editions).

  4. Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Professional, Ultimate, or Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit editions).

  5. Windows Server 2012 R2 Standard or Essentials (64-bit edition).

  6. Windows Server 2012 Standard or Essentials (64-bit edition).Hardware resources

  7. Hard disk space: 200 MB.

  8. Memory: 1 GB.Reports

  9. Microsoft Report Viewer 2015 to run reports that use RDLC report layouts.

  10. SQL Server Report Builder 3.0 for Microsoft SQL Server 2014, Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1, or Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to edit RDLC report layouts.

  11. Microsoft Word 2013 or later to edit the layouts.Instant messaging and Telephony API

  12. Microsoft Lync 2013 or Microsoft Lync 2010.Outlook client integration and mail merge

  13. Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2013 Service Pack 1 (SP1), or Microsoft Office 2010 Service Pack 2 (SP2).Import and export with Microsoft Excel and Office XML, and SharePoint links

  14. Microsoft Office 2016, Microsoft Office 2013 SP1, Microsoft Office 2010 SP2, or Microsoft Office 365.OneNote integration