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Install WinCC Flexible 2008 on Windows Server 2019, 64bit?

Created by: juan_fernandez_uy at: 5/4/2023 10:27 PM (4 Replies)

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5/4/2023 10:27 PM	Rate (0)
juan_fernandez_uy Member Joined: 4/6/2021 Last visit: 7/21/2023 Posts: 2 Rating: (0)	Piotr.M To install WinCC Flex on Windows 10: 1. The following MSI files do contain string to be modified with InstEd: \InstData\ALM\Setup\ALM32\Setup.MSI \InstData\ALM\Setup\ALM64\Setup.MSI \InstData\OPCXMLGateway\Setup\Setup.MSI \InstData\ProSave\Setup\Setup.MSI InstData\RT\Setup\Setup.MSI Search for DLG_INSTALLATIONREQUIREMENTS_DISABLE_IGNORE. Change Action from Disbale to Enable. 2. The OS mod for Win10 [Copied from thread ref STEP 7 v5.5 in Win10]: Modify InstData\Setups.Ini, section [OS]: Add Win61x64=1 Win81x64=1 Win8x64=1 Win62x64=1 Windows61=1 Windows61x64=1 Win8x64Exclude=SKU2;SKU3;SKU5;SKU8;SKU9;SKU10;SKU11;SKU12;SKU13;SKU14;SKU15;SKU16;SKU17;SKU18;SKU19;SKU20;SKU21;SKU22;SKU23;SKU24;SKU25;SKU47;SKU66;SKU67;SKU68 Win8x64Warning=SKU2;SKU3;SKU5;SKU8;SKU9;SKU10;SKU12;SKU13;SKU14;SKU15;SKU16;SKU17;SKU18;SKU19;SKU20;SKU21;SKU22;SKU23;SKU24;SKU25;SKU67;SKU68 3. Install newest version of Automation License Manager [one from TIA PORTAL v14 SP1] 4. install WinCC Flex 2008. Press the ingore-button when told it's not possible to install on running OS. 5. if needed install SimaticAutomationTool with device drivers, etc. NOTE: Officlaly, WinCC Flex 2008 does not support windows 10 BUT it is getting difficult to source laptops with Windows 7 on them. Siemens should do something about it and about TIA V13 WHICH IS NEEDED TO UPGRADE OLDER PROJECTS TO TIA V14 OR in case of TIA PORTAL provide project converter which works in Win10!!! Thanks for the post. Any idea of how to do it for Windows Server 2019, 64bit? I have modified the .ini files mentioned. Not sure what to write in the \InstData\Setups.ini. I have added the text mentioned. I have also tried with "Win2019=1" and "Win2019x64=1". Not working for the moment :( ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Split from Install WinCC Flexible 2008 on Windows 10. Attachment Wincc flex problem.PNG (742 Downloads)
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5/5/2023 11:10 AM	Rate (0)
itafusna Silver Member Joined: 2/17/2020 Last visit: 11/6/2024 Posts: 1110 Rating: (203)	Hi Juan, I have attached the WinCC Flexible 2008 compatibility list to the mail. As you can see, Windows Server is not among the released/tested operating systems. The problem with this is not just the installation (which is not working either), but the software can respond unpredictably after installation (closing unexpectedly, for example). My recommendation is that you use a released OS or otherwise virtualize the software within the Windows Server. Attachment WinCC-flexible_2008_compatibility-list_en_2023-02-09.zip (825 Downloads)
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Murof Platinum Expert Joined: 8/3/2009 Last visit: 11/6/2024 Posts: 14106 Rating: (1767)	Hello juan_fernandez_uy Instead of trying to install a not released SW combination I would upgrade to a WinCC Advanced RT this is in the current versions for Server2019 released. The migration will run in the most cases without big problems. Bye Murof
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2/19/2024 1:48 PM	Rate (0)
OPElektronici Member Joined: 7/25/2019 Last visit: 10/30/2024 Posts: 3 Rating: (0)	There is easy way how to do it. Just add to your Setups.ini under [OS]: Win10x64=1 Win10x64Exclude=Build<10240 Win10x64Warning=Build<10240 Win2016=1 Other as you mentioned in the post you should do always. I hope this will help a lot of people, there is not a single right advice in the entire forum. Br. Jakub

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2/20/2024 2:07 PM	Rate (0)
Murof Platinum Expert Joined: 8/3/2009 Last visit: 11/6/2024 Posts: 14106 Rating: (1767)	OPElektronici There is easy way how to do it. Just add to your Setups.ini under [OS]: Win10x64=1 Win10x64Exclude=Build<10240 Win10x64Warning=Build<10240 Win2016=1 Other as you mentioned in the post you should do always. I hope this will help a lot of people, there is not a single right advice in the entire forum. Br. Jakub Hello Jakub thank you for your tip. But only a little addition, this combination/modification is not release from Siemens. Anyway, if it works all is good, but if you have trouble with this installation then also Siemens Support will not be able to help... As already written, an Upgrade to WinCC Advanced RT should be the correct solution. Bye Murof
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