10/26/2021 8:07 PM | |
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Hello SIOS forum community. One of the most important requirements for HMI systems is their constant operability. The availability of PC-based HMI systems can be unintentionally restricted if the Windows update issue is not taken into account, for example by unplanned installation of updates and a spontaneous restart of the system or even in the impairment of the function of the WinCC Runtime software after installation of an incompatible update. Microsoft regularly eliminates security gaps in its products and makes these corrections available via official updates/patches. These are regularly checked by Siemens for their compatibility with WinCC. The corresponding information is distributed and regularly updated via the following Online Support articles: Which Microsoft patches are recommended for operating SIMATIC WinCC V7? Which Microsoft updates have been tested for compatibility with SIMATIC PCS 7? The Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) offers help in dealing with this problem. The following application example deals with this: Best regards, SIMATIC International Technical Support Hub |
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