core:system_requirements [RW Enhancer 2 Wiki]

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This is the system requirements that you need in order to be able to run RW Enhancer 2 properly.

=====Mininum=====

Train Simulator Classic (2022/2023 versions). Compatibility is not guarantied with any eventual future major Train Simulator update. 

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64 bits version required)
Processor: 2.5 GHz Dual Core e.g. Intel Core i3
GPU: DirectX11 Capable GPU
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Hard Drive: 2.5 GB available space

=====Recommended=====

Train Simulator Classic (2022/2023 versions). Compatibility is not guarantied with any eventual future major Train Simulator update. 

OS: Windows 10, Windows 11 (64 bits version required)
Processor: 3.5 GHz Quad Core e.g. Intel Core i5
GPU: DirectX11 Capable GPU
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Hard Drive: SSD with 2.5 GB available space

=====Important Remarks=====

  * **Make a backup of you Train Simulator content before installing RW Enhancer 2** if possible.
  * **Do not install RW Enhancer 2 in your railworks directory !**
  * If you have any anti-virus software please make an exception for RW Enhancer 2 and Train Simulator executable and directory. This will prevent some issues and give you a performance boost.
  * Do not launch RW Enhancer 2 before Train Simulator when Train Simulator has never been launched at least one time since it's first/new installation.
  * 64 Bits OS version is required for launching RW Enhancer. If your framerate is not good with Train Simulator 64 bit, [[https://dovetailgames.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/80000896173-my-frame-rate-is-much-worse-when-i-use-ts2020-64-bit-compared-to-32-bit-|here is a solution]].
  * We recommend to install RW Enhancer on a SSD for best performance.
  * A permanent internet access is needed for RW Enhancer systems. (real weather, routes country auto-detection...)
  * Usage of special softwares that are modifying the rolling stock scripts like 'TS2017 Raildriver And Joystick Interface' software is not recommended and supported **yet**.
  * Switching to "Borderless Fullscreen" or alternatively "Windowed" mode (instead of fullscreen) in Train Simulator settings is greatly recommended.
  * Any issue while using RW Enhancer 2 ? Please read the [[core:commonissuessolutions|common issues solutions]] page.

  
=====Required Redistribuables (may be not necessary if you have already installed them for another program)=====

DirectX Redist: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=8109
Visual Studio Redist: https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vc_redist.x64.exe