Fidelity’s Active Trader Pro will soon drop support for Windows 7 and Windows 8 users.
If you’re an avid user of the trading platform, you should’ve received an alert indicating that ATP will no longer be accessible on computers running Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1.
Why the Change?
It’s essential to understand the rationale behind this update from Fidelity. Microsoft has ceased providing critical security updates for older Windows versions. Therefore, upgrading to a supported version of Windows is highly recommended to ensure your online trading remains secure.
The Transition Timeline
While Fidelity has yet to provide an exact update on when Active Trader Pro will stop working on Windows 7 and 8, the transition is expected to take place sometime in October. This gives customers time to make the necessary adjustments.
Active Trader Pro System Requirements
| PC | Mac | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 10 | Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina or higher |
| Processor | 3.0 GHz processor, Intel Core i7 or comparable dual/ quad core |
3.0 GHz processor, Intel Core i7 or comparable dual/ quad core |
| Memory | 8GB or more | 8GB or more |
| Network connection | High-speed Internet 10 Mbps or better | High-speed Internet 10 Mbps or better |
| Hard drive | 300 MB available | 300 MB available |
| Graphics cards | 32-bit graphics support 512 MB or more video memory Note: Dedicated graphics card preferred |
32-bit graphics support 512 MB or more video memory |
| Required software | .NET Framework 4.6.2* – installed with ATP | Crossover*, .NET Framework 4.6.2* – both installed with ATP |