LYNX · WINDOWS
System requirements
Check your PC before installing Lynx.
For the Windows 2.0.20 distribution · September 28, 2026
Compatibility
- Windows 10 version 21H1 (build 19043) or later, or Windows 11.
- A 64-bit Intel or AMD processor (x64) with SSE2 support.
- A DirectX 11-capable graphics device with the manufacturer’s driver is the target graphics configuration for Lynx.
- Internet access for account sign-in, market data, and exchange connectivity.
- For live trading, API keys from a supported exchange with the required trading permissions.
Windows 7, 8, 8.1, and Windows 10 releases before 21H1 are not supported. Windows 10 1909 (18363) and 20H2 (19042) fall below the minimum. The Home or Pro edition alone does not determine compatibility.
Lynx is currently released for Windows x64. Native macOS, Linux, and Windows ARM builds are not available. Operation under emulation, Wine, or a virtual machine has not been verified.
Compatibility with an older Windows build does not mean that it still receives Microsoft security updates. For a new workstation, we recommend a current, supported version of Windows 11.
Recommended setup
| Component | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 x64 with current updates |
| Processor | A modern Intel/AMD processor with at least 4 physical cores |
| Memory | 16 GB or more |
| Storage | SSD with at least 2 GB free for the app and updates, plus additional space for history, cache, and backups |
| Graphics | DirectX 11 with a current manufacturer-provided driver |
| Display | 1920 × 1080 or higher |
| Internet | A stable broadband connection without frequent disconnections |
| Controls | Keyboard and mouse with a scroll wheel |
These are engineering recommendations for a comfortable experience, not certified minimum hardware specifications. Minimum RAM, a minimum CPU model, and guaranteed FPS have not yet been established through measurement. Workload varies with the number of instruments, trade activity, charts, and indicators. Cache and backups may require substantially more than 2 GB.
Check your Windows version
Press Win + R, type winver, and press Enter. Windows 10 must be build 19043 or later. Bypassing the installer’s version check does not make older Windows releases compatible.
Installation and your data
Lynx installs in the current user’s profile. Trade history starts empty in a new profile. Reinstalling preserves saved history and settings.
How requirements are determined
Requirements are based on Unity 6000.3.22f1 and the Windows x64 installer settings (minimum build 19043). This does not mean Lynx has been individually tested on every Windows build or graphics driver.
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