The information below applies to all products EXCEPT Playmaker Pro. Refer to the Playmaker Pro page for compatibility and system requirements for Playmaker Pro.

 

Easy-Scout, Athletic Equipment Manager and Easy-Recruiter

 

The current versions of Easy-Scout (Plus and Pro), Athletic Equipment Manager (Standard and Advanced) and Easy-Recruiter are compatible with all versions of Windows XP and Windows 7, all versions of Windows 8 EXCEPT Windows 8 RT, and all versions of Windows 10 and 11 EXCEPT Windows !0 or 11 RT or those running in "S" Mode (see below).  

 

Understanding Windows "S" Mode

 

Some "consumer" PCs come with Windows 10 or 11 in "S" Mode.  When Windows is operating in S Mode, only software applications that are downloaded from MicroSoft's Windows Store can be used.  This limits the applications that are available for a computer running Windows 10 and 11 "Home" versions unless "S Mode" is turned off (see below).

 

This is an FAQ from Microsoft related to S Mode, how to turn S Mode off, and the pros and cons of doing so.   While our assessment is that S Mode severely limits the functionality of a Windows computer, we encourage everyone to consider how a computer will be used and understand the Pros and Cons of disabling "S Mode".

 

Reputation management policies that prevent software downloads

 

For a number of years, Microsoft  used "artificial intelligence" to predict whether software is "commonly downloaded" - a practice that has been referred to as reputation management.  This resulted in either a "block" on the download and installation of an application, or a warning that can the user can acknowledge and proceed.  Other browser manufacturers implement a similiar approach, to varying degrees. 

 

While "S Mode" and reputation management-induced download prevention can be frustrating, an experienced computer user or support person will usually be able to work around these issues.   In the event Windows S Mode or download / installation restrictions prevent you from downloading or using one of our products, feel free to Contact Us  for assistance.