VirtualReScan (VRS)

VRS 4.2 Supported Configurations

VRS 4.2 is the most recent release of the VirtualReScan (VRS) product.

VRS 4.2 Operating Requirements

This section provides information about the operating system and hardware requirements for the VRS 4.2 product. Before installation, ensure that your computer meets the minimum requirements. Using the recommended requirements will help to assure optimal performance.

VRS 4.2 System Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements

The following lists the minimum hardware requirements for VRS 4.2:

Processor: Pentium 4, 1.4 GHz
System memory: 256 Mbytes or more
Disk space: 300 Mbyte free disk space for installation
Display: Monitor resolution: 800 x 600
CD ROM drive
Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 (or higher).

Recommended Hardware Requirements

The following lists the recommended hardware requirements for VRS 4.2:

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo/AMD Athlon 64 X2
System memory: 2 GB
Disk space: 250 GB (7200 rpm)
Display: Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768
CD ROM drive
Web browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 6
Note: The VRS 4.2 installer checks to determine if Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 exists already on your computer. If not, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 is installed automatically during the VRS installation. If other applications on your computer rely on the Microsoft .NET Framework, you should verify that the installation of version 2.0 does not introduce any compatibility issues. For more information, refer to your Microsoft .NET Framework documentation.

TWAIN and ISIS Considerations

All VRS scanners are supported by either TWAIN or ISIS drivers. Although some of these scanners will work with both TWAIN and ISIS drivers, only the driver that works best with VRS will be certified and supported. If your scanner is certified with a TWAIN driver, refer to TWAIN Installations on page 46 and follow the instructions that apply to your scanner. It is not necessary to install an ISIS driver, as VRS includes all the necessary ISIS software to control the certified scanners.

USB and FireWire Considerations

Some VRS scanners are supported by a USB or FireWire interface. If your scanner requires a USB or FireWire interface, there may be specific installation instructions that apply to your scanner. Refer to USB and FireWire Installations on page 47 of the VRS Installation Guide for more information.

PCI Slot Requirements

Before installing an Adrenaline SCSI scanner controller, make sure that your computer includes a PCI slot that meets the following requirements:

5 Volt PCI slot that can accommodate the length of the controller (175 mm)
This short length is not the same as the Low Profile PCI (LPPCI) specification.
32-bit transfer connector (minimum)
A 64-bit transfer connector may be used, as long as it uses 5 Volt signaling.

Peripheral Support

To be properly supported by Kofax, your scanner must be certified. To determine if your scanner is a certified device, use the Kofax Scanner Configurator by clicking here.

Certified Operating Systems

VRS 4.2 has been certified to work on the following operating systems:

Windows Vista (Enterprise and Business editions, 32-bit or 64-bit)
To use VRS with Windows Vista, your scanner must have a Vista-certified driver. Check with the manufacturer to confirm that your scanner will work with Vista. You can use VRS with USB scanners in a Windows Vista environment, but SCSI scanners currently are not supported by Windows Vista 64-bit editions. You can consult the Kofax Web site at www.kofax.com for updated information related to operating systems and service packs.

Windows XP Professional, SP2
Windows 2000 Professional, SP4
The VRS Desktop Productivity features are not available with Windows 2000. You must use Windows XP or Vista to access these capabilities.

Certified Interfaces

USB, SCSI, and FireWire interfaces are certified with VRS 4.2.

Certified SCSI Scanner Controllers

Review the informaiton in the VirtualReScan Scanner Certification list to determine the VRS 4.2 supported SCSI scanner controllers.

Desktop Productivity Features

The VRS 4.2 Desktop Productivity features are available from Windows Explorer or Windows Desktop, as well as the following email applications:

Microsoft Outlook 2007
Microsoft Outlook 2003
Microsoft Outlook XP (also called Microsoft Outlook 2002)
Lotus Notes 6.5

Installation Scenarios

If you currently have VRS 3.5 (or later) installed, you can successfully upgrade to VRS 4.2 without removing your existing installation. If your current VRS installation is a version released prior to VRS 3.5, you must upgrade to VRS 3.5 before upgrading to VRS 4.2. If necessary, do one of the following to verify your existing VRS version:

VRS 3.5 or earlier – Select the About tab from the VRS Interactive Properties dialog box.
VRS 4.0 or 4.1– Select Help | About from the VRS Interactive Viewer menu bar.

For more information about removing VRS, refer to Removing VRS on page 61 of the VRS Installation Guide. For details about upgrading your VRS 3.5 or VRS 4.x installation, refer to the VirtualReScan (VRS) 4.2 Release Notes.

Certified Scanners

Please use one of the links below to locate the VRS 4.2 certified scanners.

Click here to see the VRS 4.2 Scanner Certification list in PDF format. This list is updated on a regular basis.
For information about scanners supported with VRS 4.2, use the Kofax Scanner Configurator. The Configurator provides up-to-date information about scanners supported with Kofax products.

VRS and Kofax Capture

VRS 4.2 is installed “silently” as part of all Kofax Capture (formerly called Ascent Capture) installations. Therefore, it is not necessary to install VRS separately if you have a Kofax Capture installation already in place. When installed silently with Kofax Capture, VRS does not appear on the “Currently installed programs” list in the Add or Remove Programs utility (or the Programs and Features utility on a Windows Vista computer).

For details about the Kofax Capture installation process, refer to the Kofax Capture documentation.

Kofax VirtualReScan Support

The Kofax VirtualReScan Technical Support group is skilled in all aspects of PC hardware compatibility, including Kofax controllers and drivers, SCSI adapters, and ISIS and TWAIN drivers.

Use the following options to contact the VRS Technical Support group.

Web: Online support
Phone: (949) 727-1733

Use the menu options in the upper left side of this page to access additional VRS product support Web pages.

For details regarding technical support available for all Kofax products, please review the current Support Overview & Options and Product Support Eligibility Matrix Web pages.