1.6 Installation Requirements
1.6.1
WinCC Installation Requirements
Introduction
You will need special hardware and software for the installation of WinCC. The requirements
are described in the chapters "Hardware Requirements for Installation" and "Software
Requirements for Installation".
Note
Windows operating system: Avoid changes in system
Windows settings deviating from default can have an effect on operation of WinCC.
Observe this note particularly for the following changes:
- Change of processes and services in Control Panel.
- Changes in Windows Task Manager.
- Changes in Windows registry.
- Changes in Windows security policies.
The first check if certain conditions are met is already executed during the installation of
WinCC. The following conditions are checked:
● Operating system
●
User Rights
● Graphic Resolution
● Internet Explorer
● MS Message Queuing
● Due Complete Restart (Cold Restart)
Error Messages
If one these conditions is not met, the WinCC installation will be aborted and an error message
will be displayed. For details about the error messages displayed see the table below.
Error Message Explanation
To execute installation properly, restart the com‐
puter
The software installed on your computer requires a restart. Before WinCC
can be installed, the computer should be restarted once.
This application requires VGA or any higher res‐
olution
Check the settings of the connected monitor and upgrade the graphic card,
if necessary.
You do not have administrator rights. Log on as
administrator.
Administrator rights are required for the installation.
Please log in to Windows again as a user with administrator rights.
WinCC Installation Notes
1.6 Installation Requirements
WinCC: General information and installation
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