The installation requirements for DesSoft 1Des, FDes & EDes are:


  • Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2010
  • Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2012
  • Microsoft SQL Compact Edition 4.0


If working with a 64bit computer, please note that the 32bit version of Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 2010 is also required.


Microsoft SQL Compact Edition 4.0 is installed using the Setup kit, if not installed already. The installation is not part of the Update kit.