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Installation Guide 1

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Scope of delivery 2

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Activating and testing ASIA
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Installation Requirements

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1 Installation Guide .................................................................................................................................... 5

2 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................................... 7
3 Licenses and Licensing ........................................................................................................................... 9
4 Activating and testing ASIA licenses...................................................................................................... 13
5 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................................... 15
5.1 WinCC Installation Requirements ...........................................................................................15
5.2 Hardware Requirements for the Installation ...........................................................................17
5.3 Software Requirements for the Installation .............................................................................19
5.4 Microsoft SQL Server for WinCC ............................................................................................25
5.5 Notes on Data and System Security .......................................................................................26
5.6 Access rights in the operating system ....................................................................................28
5.6.1 Defining Access Rights in the Operating System ...................................................................28
5.6.2 Including users in the "SIMATIC HMI" user group ..................................................................31
5.6.3 Including domain-global user group in the "SIMATIC HMI" user group .................................32
5.6.4 Release existing project for "SIMATIC HMI" user group ........................................................32
5.7 How to Adapt the Windows Security Policies .........................................................................33
6 Installing WinCC ................................................................................................................................... 35
6.1 Installing WinCC .....................................................................................................................35
6.2 How to Install MS Message Queuing......................................................................................36
6.3 How to Install WinCC ..............................................................................................................38
6.4 How to Install Supplementary Components Later ..................................................................43
6.5 How to Install Supplementary Languages ..............................................................................44
6.6 Configuring automatic installation ...........................................................................................45
6.6.1 The "Central installation" function ...........................................................................................45
6.6.2 Calling Record function ...........................................................................................................46
6.6.3 Start central installation...........................................................................................................47
7 How to Perform an Uninstall .................................................................................................................. 49
8 Upgrading WinCC ................................................................................................................................. 51
8.1 Upgrading WinCC ...................................................................................................................51
8.2 How to Perform an Upgrade Installation .................................................................................53
9 Notes about Running the Software ........................................................................................................ 55
Index..................................................................................................................................................... 57

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Contents
This documentation contains important information on the scope of delivery, as well as on
the installation and operation of WinCC.
The information contained here takes precedence over the information contained in the
manual and online help.

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Components supplied
WinCC V7.4 is available as a basic package, upgrade package and as a download package
"OSD" (Online Software Delivery).
You will receive the following components:

Components 1) Basic / Upgrade / Download Package

WinCC V7.4 DVD: X
• WinCC V7.4
• WinCC/WebNavigator V7.4
• WinCC/DataMonitor V7.4
• WinCC/Connectivity Pack V7.4
• WinCC/Connectivity Station V7.4
• SQL Server 2014 SP1 for WinCC V7.4
• SIMATIC Logon V1.5 SP3
• Automation License Manager V5.3 SP3
• Simatic NCM PC V5.5 SP3
• AS-OS-Engineering V8.2
SIMATIC NET DVD: X
• Simatic Net V13 SP2 2)

Required licenses X
Certificate of License X

1) Refer to the software requirements in the installation notes and release notes.
2) When you use WinCC in integrated operation, use the latest, released Simatic Net version.

Note
Print Installation Notes
The installation notes for the respective products are also provided as a PDF file.
You can find the installation notes and release notes on the WinCC DVD in the
"Install_and_Release-Notes" directory.
You need at least Adobe Acrobat Reader V5.0. You can download the Adobe Acrobat
Reader free of charge from the following URL:
• http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat

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Communication drivers
The following table lists the communication drivers included in the package.

Communication drivers Additional license

OPC No
Allen Bradley - Ethernet IP No
Mitsubishi Ethernet No
Modbus TCP/ IP No
PROFIBUS DP No
PROFIBUS FMS No
SIMATIC 505 TCPIP No
SIMATIC S5 Ethernet Layer 4 No
SIMATIC S5 Profibus FDL No
SIMATIC S5 Programmers Port AS511 No
SIMATIC S5 Serial 3964R No
SIMATIC S7 Protocol Suite No
SIMATIC S7-1200, S7-1500 No
SIMATIC TI Ethernet Layer 4 No
SIMATIC TI Serial No
SIMOTION No
System Info No
WinCC OPC UA server No 1)
1) You need a Connectivity Pack license for the WinCC OPC UA server.

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Introduction
The WinCC software is protected and can only be used in its full measure with a valid
license. Each installed software and option used requires a valid license for unrestricted
operation of WinCC. The licenses for optional packages must be ordered separately.
You will receive the necessary license keys for the installation of licenses as follows:
● As storage medium with license keys
● Via the Internet (online software delivery)
Licenses which are installed for use in WinCC are transferred from the storage medium to a
local drive and are unregistered on the storage medium.

Note
Furthermore, the licensee confirms that the software (SW) contains licensed software by
Microsoft Corporation or its subsidiaries. Thereby, licensee agrees to be bound by the terms
and conditions of the appended license agreement between Microsoft SQL Server and end
user, and to fulfill same.

Notes on license conditions

Please observe the enclosed license conditions, which are also displayed during the
installation. You need V7.4 licenses for WinCC V7.4.
The SIMATIC WinCC software is copy-protected against unlicensed use. Additional
information on licenses and license types may be found under "Licensing" in the WinCC
Information System.
Installed licenses are required to enable proper operation of WinCC. If WinCC is installed
without licenses, the program will switch to demo mode at start-up.

Note
It is not allowed to run WinCC in process mode without a valid license.

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Cumulating licenses
The cumulation of more than one license per component subject to a license is only possible
for the following licenses or licenses of the following options:
● WinCC Archive licenses
● WinCC/DataMonitor
● WinCC/WebNavigator
● WinCC/WebUX
● WinCC/IndustrialDataBridge
● WinCC/PerformanceMonitor
● SIMATIC Information Server
Other licenses cannot be cumulated.

Demo Mode
If a license is missing for one or several components, WinCC will run in demo mode. WinCC
also switches to demo mode when the maximum authorized number of process tags or
archive tags is exceeded in a project.
In Demo mode, you can use the WinCC software fully for a maximum of one hour. After this
period, the operation of WinCC violates the license agreements.
After one hour, the WinCC Explorer and the editors will be closed.
In runtime, the system will request the acquisition of a valid license. This dialog will appear
every 10 minutes.
To exit WinCC demo mode, install the required licenses.
Details on demo mode may be found in WinCC Information System under "Licensing".

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Microsoft SQL Server 2014

A license is necessary to use the Microsoft SQL Server database. This license is readily
available in a licensed and proper installation of WinCC.
The licensed SQL server installed with WinCC may only be used in connection with WinCC.
Its use for other purposes requires an additional license. These include, e.g.:
● Use for internal databases
● Use in third-party applications
● Use of SQL access mechanisms that are not provided by WinCC

Uninstalling
After uninstalling WinCC, the "WinCC" SQL server instance must also be removed. Select
"Control Panel" > "Software" and then select the "Microsoft SQL Server 2014" item for
removal.

Installation of Licenses
You may use the Automation License Manager for installation of licenses. Licenses may be
installed during installation of WinCC or after the fact. You will find the Automation License
Manager in the Windows start menu in the "Siemens Automation" program group. An after-
the-fact installation of a license will take effect upon restart of your computer.
For the installation of licenses, the following requirements must be met:
● The storage medium containing the licenses must not be write protected.
● You can install the RC licenses on a license server for the configuration. You do not have
to install the licenses on the local drive.
● Licenses may only be installed on a non-compressed drive.

Note
After uninstalling WinCC, the licenses remain installed on the system.

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Overview
The license keys for WinCC Runtime and WinCC RC (Runtime and Configuration) are
provided on the supplied license storage medium "License Key USB Hardlock".
The licensed ASIA version is executable in parallel to the European version by switching to
Unicode.
The "License Key USB Hardlock" (dongle) checks the following conditions:
● WinCC GUI language
● Runtime language
● The Text Library contains an Asian language.
● Asian characters are used in the WinCC project.
● Operating system settings
You can find more information about installing the license under "Licenses and licensing".

Note
It is not allowed to run WinCC in process mode without a valid license.
Installed Languages
A newly created project receives all installed WinCC languages as project languages.

Testing the validity of the licenses

If you start a correctly licensed WinCC version without a connected dongle, the following
error message appears:

The same error message appears after a few minutes if you disconnect the dongle from the
computer with a correctly licensed WinCC version.

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If this error message does not appear, a non-licensed WinCC version is installed.
No right of usage for WinCC is available in this case. Remove this WinCC version and obtain
a legal, licensed version of WinCC V7.
If necessary, contact WinCC Support and provide the serial number of your software version:
● http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner/index.asp
(http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner/index.asp)
You can find the serial number on the "Certificate of License" (CoL).

Working with the "License Key USB Hardlock"

Please note the following:
● Do not edit data on the "License Key USB Hardlock".
The actions not allowed include:
– Rename data
– Delete data
– Copy data to the "License Key USB Hardlock"
● Do not format the "License Key USB Hardlock".
● Do not remove the "License Key USB Hardlock" from the PC while WinCC is running.

NOTICE
Do not remove the "License Key USB Hardlock" dongle
If you remove the dongle from the computer, an error message is generated and WinCC
switches to Demo mode.
If you re-connect the dongle to the computer, the error message disappears and Demo
mode is disabled. WinCC works once again in licensed mode.

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5.1 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)

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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 The software installed on your computer requires a restart. Before
computer WinCC can be installed, the computer should be restarted once.
This application requires VGA or any higher Check the settings of the connected monitor and upgrade the graphic
resolution card, if necessary.
You do not have administrator rights. Log on as Administrator rights are required for the installation.
administrator. Please log in to Windows again as a user with administrator rights.
Setup has detected that unInstallShield is ac- Close unInstallShield.
tive. Please close unInstallShield and restart This message may also indicate that you are lacking administrator rights
Setup. for this installation. In this case, log on to Windows again as user with
administrator rights.
The Microsoft Message Queuing services are Install the Microsoft Message Queuing services. To do this, you will need
not installed. the Windows installation CD. You can find detailed information in the
section "Installing Microsoft Message Queuing".

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5.2 Hardware Requirements for the Installation

Introduction
Certain hardware configuration conditions must be fulfilled for installation.

Hardware requirements
WinCC supports all common IBM/AT-compatible PC platforms.
To efficiently work with WinCC, select a system with the recommended specifications.

Note
Unless noted to the contrary, the same requirements as for servers are applicable to single-
user systems.

Minimum Recommended
CPU Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 Dual core CPU Multi core CPU
(32-bit) Client / single-user system 2.5 GHz Client: 3 GHz
Single-user system: 3.5 GHz
Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Dual core CPU Multi core CPU
Windows 10 (64 bit) Client / single-user system 2.5 GHz Client: 3 GHz
Single-user system: 3.5 GHz
Windows Server 2008 R2 / Dual core CPU Multi core CPU
Windows Server 2012 R2 Client / single-user system / server: Single-user system: 3.5 GHz
2.5 GHz Server: 3.5 GHz
Work memory Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 Client: 1 GB Client: 2 GB
(32-bit) Single-user system: 2 GB Single-user system: 3 GB
Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Client: 2 GB 4 GB
Windows 10 (64 bit) Single-user system: 4 GB
Windows Server 2008 R2 / 4 GB 8 GB
Windows Server 2012 R2
Free memory on Installation: Installation:
hard disk
• Client: 1.5 GB • Client: > 1.5 GB
- for installation of
WinCC • Server: > 1.5 GB • Server: 2 GB
- for working with Working with WinCC: Working with WinCC:
WinCC 1) 2)
• Client: 1.5 GB • Client: > 1.5 GB
• Server: 2 GB • Server: 10 GB
Archive databases may require
additional memory.
Virtual work 1.5 x RAM 1.5 x RAM
memory 3)

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Minimum Recommended
Color depth / Color 256 Highest (32 Bit)
quality
Resolution 800 * 600 1920 * 1080 (Full HD)

1) Depending on project size and on the size of archives and packages.

2) WinCC projects should not be stored on compressed drives or directories.
3) Use the recommended value in the area "Total size of swap file for all drives" for "Size of
swap file for a specific drive". Enter the recommended value in both the "Start size" field as
well as in the "Maximum size" field.

Note
In the case of online configuration, the recommended requirements are valid as the minimum
requirement.

Virtualization
The following virtualization systems are tested:
● Microsoft Hyper-V 2012 R2
● VMware ESXi 5.5 / 6.0

Requirements
The performance data of the virtual computers must meet the minimum requirements for
WinCC clients.
You can find additional information about virtual environments with WinCC at the following
URL (entry ID=49368181):
● Internet: FAQ Virtualization
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/49368181)

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5.3 Software Requirements for the Installation

Introduction
Certain requirements concerning operating system and software configuration must be met
for the installation.

Note
WinCC is enabled for operation within a domain or workgroup.
Note however that domain group policies and restrictions in the domains may prevent
installation. In this case, remove the computer from the domain before installing Microsoft
Message Queuing, Microsoft SQL Server and WinCC. Log on to the computer concerned
locally with administrator rights. Carry out the installation. Following successful installation,
the WinCC computer can be registered in the domain again. If the domain-group policies and
domain restrictions do not impair the installation, the computer must not be removed from
the domain during installation.
Note however that domain group policies and restrictions in the domain may also hinder
operation. If these restrictions cannot be overcome, operate the WinCC computer in a work
group. If necessary, contact the domain administrator.

Operating systems

Operating system languages

WinCC is released for the following operating system languages only:
● German
● English
● French
● Italian
● Spanish
● Chinese (Simplified, PR China)
● Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
● Japanese
● Korean
● Multilingual operating system (MUI version)

Configurations
When using more than one server, all servers must be operated with a uniform operating
system: Windows Server 2008 R2 or 2012 R2, each with the same Standard or Enterprise
Edition.

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Single-user systems and clients

WinCC runs under Windows 7, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

Operating system Configuration Comments

Windows 7 Professional Service Pack 1 Standard installation
Enterprise Service Pack 1 32-bit and 64-bit
Ultimate Service Pack 1
Windows 8.1 1) Pro Standard installation
Enterprise 32-bit and 64-bit
Windows 10 1) Pro Standard installation
Enterprise 64-bit
Restricted release
Windows 10 only has restricted release for WinCC V7.4 and the
WinCC options. You can find more detailed information on installa-
tion in the Product Support under entry number = "109482899":
• Internet: Windows 10 for WinCC V7.4 - FAQ
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/109482899)
If you are using Simatic Net, observe the information in the Simatic
Net "readme" file.

1) Not approved for integrated operation in SIMATIC Manager. If you are using STEP 7 and SIMATIC Manager, use Win-
dows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2.

You can also run single-user systems and clients in WinCC multi-user systems on the
Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 R2.

WinCC Server
You can operate a WinCC server under Windows Server 2008 R2 or Windows
Server 2012 R2 Standard / Enterprise Edition.

Operating system Configuration Comments

Windows Server 2008 R2 Standard Service Pack 1 64-bit
Windows Server 2012 R2 1) Standard 64-bit

1) Not approved for integrated operation in SIMATIC Manager. If you are using STEP 7 and SIMATIC Manager, use Win-
dows Server 2008 R2.

Note
WinCC is not suitable for use on a Microsoft terminal server. You can use the Microsoft
terminal server only in connection with the WinCC Web client. Note the installation
instructions of the WinCC/WebNavigator.

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WinCC server with up to three WinCC clients on Windows 7 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 10
It is also possible to operate a WinCC Runtime server on the following operating systems if
you are not running more than three clients:
● Windows 7
● Windows 8.1
● Windows 10
WinCC ServiceMode is not released for this configuration.

Windows computer name

Do not change the computer name

Do not change the Windows computer name after installing WinCC installation.

Illegal characters
The following characters are not permitted in the computer name:
● .,;:!?"'^´`~_
● +=/\¦@*#$%&§°
● ()[]{}<>
● Space character
Note the following:
● Only uppercase relevant
● The first character must be a letter.
● The first 12 characters of the computer name must be unique.

Microsoft Message Queuing services

WinCC requires Microsoft Message Queuing services. You can find detailed information in
the section "Installing Microsoft Message Queuing".

Microsoft .NET Framework under Windows 8.1 / Windows Server 2012 R2

Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.5 must be installed for the Windows 8.1, Windows 10
and Windows Server 2012 R2 operating systems.
For this reason, make sure that the .Net Framework is installed before you install WinCC.

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Internet Explorer - requirements

You can find the browser requirements for WinCC options in the respective installation notes
for the option.
You need Microsoft Internet Explorer to open the WinCC online help. Recommended
versions:
● Microsoft Internet Explorer V10.0 (32-bit)
● Microsoft Internet Explorer V11.0 (32-bit)
If you wish to fully use WinCC's HTML Help, you must permit the use of JavaScript under
"Internet Options" in Internet Explorer.

Note
Do not disable Internet Explorer in Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 R2.

Operation with multiple network adapters

When a server is used with several network adapters, read the notes in the WinCC
Information System under "Configurations > Distributed Systems > System behavior in
Runtime > Special features of communication using a server with several network adapters".

Process communication driver

To install the SIMATIC NET drivers, use the latest SIMATIC NET DVD.

Adapting security policies

The operating system must permit the installation of unsigned drivers and files. Detailed
information is available in the section "Adapting Security Policies under Windows".

Note
An update of the operating system is not permitted if WinCC is started. Start the computer
again after updating the operating system.

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Checking the "Path" environment variable

Before starting WinCC, you should check the entries in the "Path" environment variable.
A few programs insert paths containing quotation marks in the environment variable. These
paths can prevent WinCC from starting or limit its functionality. The paths with quotation
marks can also interfere with the software of other manufacturers.
Open the "System properties" dialog in the Control Panel. Open the "Environment variables"
dialog using the "Environment variables" button on the "Advanced" tab, and display the value
of the "Path" system tag.
If the "Path" system tag contains paths with quotation marks, reorder the entries so that
these paths are called last.

Requirements for the OPC UA WinCC channel

The WinCC OPC UA Configurator requires the Java Runtime Environment.
Java Runtime be installed prior to the installation of WinCC V7.4.
To be able to work with the WinCC OPC UA Configurator , you need to download and install
the latest JRE installation package. You can find the installation package on the Oracle
homepage under:
● Link to Oracle download homepage
(http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/jre8-downloads-
2133155.html)
Install the latest release of the variant suitable for your operating system in the 32-bit
version, at least JRE 8.
You can find additional information about the WinCC OPC UA Configurator in the WinCC
Information System under "Communication > OPC UA WinCC Channel > WinCC OPC UA
Configurator".
You can find additional information on installation in the Product Support under entry number
= "109482513"
● Internet: OPC UA WinCC Channel - FAQ
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/109482513)

Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS)

If you are using the OPC-XML-DA server of WinCC, you must install the Microsoft Internet
Information Service (IIS) before installation.
The IIS settings for the WinCC/DataMonitor, WinCC/WebNavigator and WinCC/WebUX
options can be found in the respective installation notes.

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Configuring the settings

In Windows Server 2008 R2 or 2012 R2, configure the settings in Server Manager using the
role "Webserver (IIS)" in the associated role services.
Activate the following settings:
● Web management tools:
– IIS management service
– IIS management console
– IIS management scripts and tools
– Compatibility with IIS Metabasis and IIS 6 configuration
– Compatibility with WMI for IIS 6
● WWW Services > Common HTTP Features or Shared HTTP Features:
– Standard document
– Static content
● WWW services > Application development features:
– .NET extendibility
– ASP
– ASP.NET
– ISAPI extensions
– ISAPI filters
● WWW Services > security:
– Request filtering
– Basic Authentication
– Windows authentication

Note
Always install Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS) with ASP.NET and ASP
Always install ASP.NET and ASP when you install the Microsoft Internet Information Service
(IIS).
WinCC OPC XML DA Server: Firewall settings
The web service of the WinCC OPC XML DA server communicates over port: 80 (HTTP).
Make sure that the firewall rule "WWW services (HTTP)" is selected and activated for the
required network areas.

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5.4 Microsoft SQL Server for WinCC

WinCC requires Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 1 in the 32-bit version.
SQL Server is included automatically in the WinCC installation.

Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1 32-bit

The corresponding user rights must be set up for accessing the SQL Server data. Read the
notes in the section "Defining access rights in the operating system (Page 28)".
You can find information on licensing of the SQL Server under "Licenses and Licensing
(Page 9)".
When you install WinCC/Connectivity Pack, the required connectivity components are
installed along with the Microsoft SQL Server.

SQL server instance "WinCC"

During installation, a new "WinCC" instance with the required settings is created with
Microsoft SQL Server.
This instance is always installed in English. The language in which existing SQL server
instances have been installed has no effect on this. Existing instances are not affected by
the Service Pack.

"WinCC" instance after removing WinCC

When WinCC is removed, the "WinCC" SQL server instance remains installed and must be
removed manually for licensing reasons.

Installation of SQL Server Express

SQL-Express is installed in the following cases:
● Installation of "WinCC client"
● Installation of the WinCC V7 demo version

Requirement for the installation of SQL-Express

The Windows user name of the user performing the installation must not contain any space
characters.

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5.5 Notes on Data and System Security

Introduction
System security when using WinCC can be increased by implementing simple measures.

Preventing Access to the Operating System Layer in Runtime

If the Windows Selection dialog is opened in an activated WinCC project, access to the
Windows operating system is possible using this function. A Windows Selection dialog is
opened, for example, when data is imported or files are selected.
Protect the corresponding function by executing a Permission Check via the User
Administrator to prevent unauthorized access to the operating system.

Preventing access to the Windows toolbar

You can use the computer properties to prevent the Windows taskbar from being displayed
in Runtime. Open the "Parameters" tab in the "Computer properties" dialog and deactivate
all the shortcut keys in the "Disable Keys" area.
In addition, deactivate the "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows" setting in Windows.

Disabling shortcut keys

If you would like to disable shortcut keys, you must adapt the group policies in the operating
system management.
A detailed description of this can be found in the FAQ with entry ID "44027453" in the
SIMATIC Customer Online Support:
● Internet: WinCC FAQ 44027453
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/44027453)

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Shortcut key <Ctrl+Esc>

If you disable the <Ctrl+Esc> shortcut key, the following shortcut keys are also disabled in
Runtime:

Shortcut key Function

<Windows key+U> System utility program manager
Press <Shift> five times Locking function
Press <Shift right> for eight seconds Impact delay
<Alt left+Shift left+Num> Keyboard mouse
<Alt left+Shift left+Print> High contrast

Note
The functions can be configured using the Windows Control Panel.
If the functions are activated in the Windows Control Panel before activating WinCC
Runtime, they are no longer locked in runtime.

Disabling shortcut keys

If you would like to disable shortcut keys, you must adapt the group policies in the operating
system management.
A detailed description of this can be found in the FAQ with entry ID "44027453" in the
SIMATIC Customer Online Support:
● Internet: WinCC FAQ 44027453
(http://support.automation.siemens.com/WW/view/en/44027453)

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5.6 Access rights in the operating system

5.6.1 Defining Access Rights in the Operating System

Introduction
To support you in protecting your system, WinCC offers a structured user management:
● Protect your system against unauthorized access.
● Assign each user the required rights.
In order to work with WinCC, certain folders can be enabled for access via the network. For
security reasons, you should only assign access rights to these folders to authorized users.
You manage access rights via the Windows Standard user groups and user groups created
by WinCC.

Access rights specified in WinCC

Following WinCC installation, WinCC automatically establishes the following local groups in
Windows User and Group Administration:
● "SIMATIC HMI"
All users must be members of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group. These members may
create local projects, and may process, start, and access these projects remotely. Access
to the WinCC database is limited to the minimum rights necessary (read/write). By
default, the user who carries out the WinCC installation and the local administrator are
members of this group. Additional members must be added manually by an administrator.
● "SIMATIC HMI Viewer"
These members have read access only to configuration and runtime data in the WinCC
database. This group is primarily used for accounts for Web publication services, e.g., IIS
(Internet Information Services) account for operation of WinCC WebNavigator.
● Access to folder "<Installation Directory>/WinCC/aplib"
Following installation, the directory "Installation Directory/WinCC/aplib" named
"SCRIPTFCT" is unlocked for the "SIMATIC HMI" user group. This directory contains
central libraries for project script functions.

User Groups and User Rights

The following overview contains the tasks of the different user groups with the access rights
and instructions required to assign these access rights.

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WinCC Installation
● Task: WinCC Installation
● Role: Configuration engineer, Administrator
● Authorization: Windows Administrator rights
● Procedure:
Prior to installation, ensure that you have local administrator rights on the computer.
● Explanation:
You need local administrator rights to install WinCC.

Preparation for operation

● Task: Access to WinCC
● Role: Configuration engineer, Administrator
● Authorization: Power user rights, Administrator rights
● Procedure:
After installation, set up the administrative settings as administrator or power user.
● Explanation:
Power user rights are the minimum requirements for administrative settings, e.g. the
authorization of file rights or printer driver settings.
To delete a WinCC project completely, you must have power user rights, at a minimum.

Local user rights when operating WinCC

● Task: Operator input in Runtime, configuration
● Role: WinCC user (operator, configuration engineer)
● Authorization:
- Windows group "User"
- User group "SIMATIC HMI"
● Procedure:
Add the user to the "SIMATIC HMI" user group and, at a minimum, to the Windows "User"
user group.
● Explanation:
In order to operate WinCC or for remote access to a WinCC project on the client and
server, the user must be a member of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group.

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Access to distributed systems

● Task: Access to distributed systems
● Role: WinCC user (operator, configuration engineer)
● Authorization: Uniform user groups on all computers
● Procedure:
Enter the WinCC users on all computers in the same group.
Assign the same password to all the users.
● Explanation:
For access to distributed systems, the same user groups must be created on clients and
servers.

Access rights for local projects

● Task: Access to projects which were created as follows:
- Manual copy
- Duplicate
- Retrieval
- Migration
● Role: WinCC user (operator, configuration engineer)
● Authorization: SIMATIC HMI, SIMATIC HMI Viewer
● Procedure:
Assign full access rights to the project folder for the "SIMATIC HMI" group.
To do so, open the project following its creation once as administrator or power user.
Alternatively, you can specify access rights in the Windows Computer Management.
Even if you want to copy projects with the Project Duplicator you will need the appropriate
authorizations. You will either have to grant access to the used folders or duplicate them
as main user.
● Explanation:
When a local project is newly created, the members of user groups "SIMATIC HMI" and
"SIMATIC HMI Viewer" automatically receive the necessary access rights to the project
directory.
However, when projects are copied, logged, or migrated, the local authorizations are not
transferred but must be reassigned.

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Access rights to system information

● Task: Access to system information via the WinCC channel "System Info"
● Role: Operator
● Authorization: System monitor user
● Procedure:
Into the Windows group "System monitor user", accept all users who require the following
system information of the WinCC channel "System Info":
– CPU load
– Status of the export file
● Explanation:
Users with Windows standard user rights do not have access to certain system information.

5.6.2 Including users in the "SIMATIC HMI" user group

Introduction
Include those local users in the "SIMATIC HMI" group whose login permits access to WinCC.
You must first create local users to do so. Users of a domain may be directly included in the
user group "SIMATIC HMI".

WinCC/WebNavigator: Users of the Web client

When you install the WebNavigator client on the WinCC PC, you must also include the users
of the Web client in the user group "SIMATIC HMI" or "SIMATIC HMI VIEWER".

Procedure
1. Open the workstation administration under Windows.
2. Select the entry "Local Users and Groups > Users" in the navigation window .
All local users are displayed in the data window.
3. Open the "New User" dialog via the shortcut menu.
Create a user account with the same login for each user who is to have access to
WinCC.
4. Select the entry "Local Users and Groups > Groups" in the navigation window".
All groups are displayed in the data window.
Select the "SIMATIC HMI" group.
5. Using the shortcut menu, open the "Add Member" dialog and include those users as
members of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group.

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5.6.3 Including domain-global user group in the "SIMATIC HMI" user group

Introduction
During operation of a domain, an additional domain-global user group may be created and
included as a member of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group.

Requirements
● The domain administrator creates a domain-global user group.
● Within the domain, the domain administrator includes those users in the domain whose
login permits access to WinCC.

Procedure
1. Open the workstation administration under Windows.
2. In the navigation window, select the "Local Users and Groups > Groups" entry. The data
window displays all groups. Select the group "SIMATIC HMI".
3. Using the pop-up menu, open the "Add Member" dialog and include domain-global user
group as members of the "SIMATIC HMI" user group.

5.6.4 Release existing project for "SIMATIC HMI" user group

Introduction
You must first remove the existing release of the project directory if the user group "SIMATIC
HMI" has to access an existing user group. Then the project is released again while opening
WinCC Explorer.

Procedure
1. Open the workstation administration under Windows.
2. In the navigation window, select the entry "Shared Folders > Shares". The data window
displays all unlocked directories.
3. Select the respective project directory and remove the enable through the "Cancel Share"
pop-up menu.
4. If you now open the project in WinCC, the project directory is automatically unlocked for
the "SIMATIC HMI" user group, and all members of the user group are granted access to
the project directory.

Note
The enable name of the directory unlocked by WinCC must not be modified.

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5.7 How to Adapt the Windows Security Policies

Introduction
Before you install WinCC, you must check the operating system settings:
● The system must permit the installation of unsigned drivers and files.
● In the case of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, the use of the Windows function
"Fast User Switching" is not permitted for WinCC.

Procedure for Windows 7 / Windows Server 2008 R2

1. In the Windows Start menu, select "Programs > Accessories > Execute".
2. Enter "gpedit.msc" in the input box.
The "Local Group Policy Editor" dialog box opens.
3. In the left section of the window under "Policy for local computer", select "Computer
Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Device Installation > Device
Installation Restrictions".
4. Check the settings of the security policies below:
– "Display a custom message when installation is prevented by policy (balloon text)"
– "Display a custom message when installation is prevented by policy (balloon title)"
"Not configured" must be set for the policy.
5. In the left section of the window under "Policy for local computer", select "Computer
Configuration > Administrative Templates > System > Login".
6. Enable the option "Hide entry points for Fast User Switching".
After you have logged off, the "Fast User Switching" function is no longer available in the
Windows Start menu.

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6.1 Installing WinCC

Introduction
This section describes the installation of WinCC.
Install MS Message Queuing before you install WinCC.

Installation of a WinCC file server

If a WinCC server is set up which is to be used for project data archiving only, only the
WinCC file server needs to be installed. You can find more information in the WinCC
Information System, in the section "Configurations > Fileserver".

Note
Usage only with administrator rights
If you want to use the Fileserver, you need administrator rights.
Fileserver installation requirements
WinCC V7 and WinCC Fileserver V7 cannot be installed at the same time on one computer.

Installation of WinCC Options

The WinCC DVD contains the following options:
● WinCC/Connectivity Pack / Connectivity Station
● WinCC/DataMonitor
● WinCC/WebNavigator
● WinCC/WebUX
These options require their own licenses.
If you purchase a WinCC option at a later date, you will receive the necessary licenses on a
license data carrier. An installation DVD is not supplied. Use the WinCC DVD for installation.
The components "Information Server Ready" and "Process Historian Ready" are also
installed with WinCC. These components are the requirement for use of the products
"SIMATIC Information Server" or "SIMATIC Process Historian".

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6.2 How to Install MS Message Queuing

Introduction
WinCC implements the Message Queuing services from Microsoft. It is a component part of
the operating system. MS Message Queuing is however not included in the standard
Windows installation and must be installed separately if required.
The Windows installation CD is required to complete the installation.

Note
WinCC is enabled for operation within a domain or workgroup.
Note however that domain group policies and restrictions in the domains may prevent
installation. In this case, remove the computer from the domain before installing Microsoft
Message Queuing, Microsoft SQL Server 2014 and WinCC. Log on to the computer
concerned locally with administrator rights. Carry out the installation. Following successful
installation, the WinCC computer can be registered in the domain again. If the domain-group
policies and domain restrictions do not impair the installation, the computer must not be
removed from the domain during installation.
Note however that domain group policies and restrictions in the domain may also hinder
operation. If these restrictions cannot be overcome, operate the WinCC computer in a work
group.
If necessary, contact the domain administrator.

Procedure for Windows 7

1. In the operating system Start Menu, open "Control Panel > Programs and Functions".
2. Click the "Enable/Disable Functions" button on the left menu bar. The "Windows
Function" dialog opens.
3. Select the "Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) Server" component.
4. Activate the "Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) Server Core" component.
5. Deactivate the subsidiary components.
6. Confirm with "OK".

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Procedure for Windows 8.1

1. Go to "Control Panel > Programs and Features".
2. Click the "Turn Windows features on or off" button on the left menu bar. The "Windows
Features" dialog opens.
3. Select the "Microsoft Message Queue" component.
4. Activate the "Microsoft Message Queue Server Core" option.
5. Deactivate the subsidiary components.
6. Confirm with "OK".

Procedure with Windows 10

1. Go to "Control Panel > Programs and Features".
2. Click the "Turn Windows features on or off" button on the left menu bar. The "Windows
Features" dialog opens.
3. Activate the "Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) server" component.
The "Microsoft Message Queue (MSMQ) Server Core" entry is selected.
The subcomponents remain disabled.
4. Confirm with "OK".

Procedure for Windows Server 2008 R2

1. Start the Server Manager.
2. Right-click on "Features" in the navigation area and select "Add features".
3. Activate the "Message Queuing" option, and under it also the "Message Queuing
Services" and "Message Queuing Server" options.
4. Click "Install".

Procedure for Windows Server 2012 R2

1. Start the Server Manager.
2. Click on "Add roles and features". The "Add Roles and Features Wizard" window opens.
3. Click "Server selection" in the navigation area. Ensure that the current computer is
selected.
4. Click "Features" in the navigation area.
5. Activate the "Message Queuing" option, and under it also the "Message Queuing
Services" and "Message Queuing Server" options.
6. Click "Install".

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6.3 How to Install WinCC

Introduction
This section describes how to install and run WinCC.
The components already installed are displayed during setup. The following icons are used:

Icon Meaning
Current version of program is installed.

Program is being updated.

Program setup conditions are not met. Click the symbol for more detailed information.

Program can be selected.

Program selected for installation.

Program cannot be selected (due to dependence on other programs).

Program selected for installation (cannot be deselected).

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Scope of Installation
During custom installation of WinCC, you can choose between the following variants:

Typical • WinCC Runtime

• WinCC CS
• Basic Process Control
• SQL Server
Complete "Typical", including:
• OPC servers
• SmartTools
Expert mode Custom installation:
You can select or deselect individual components in "WinCC Expert".
File server • WinCC Fileserver
• SQL Server
WinCC client 1)
• WinCC Runtime
• WinCC CS
• Basic Process Control
• SQL Express

1) If you are installing the "WinCC Client", you need an "RT Client" or "RC Client" client license.

You can also install or remove components and languages at a later time. Read the sections
"How to perform a supplementary installation" and "How to perform a supplementary
installation of languages" for more on this.
The required drive space depends upon the installed components. An estimated value is
shown in the status bar.

Installation of WinCC Options

You can installed the desired options during the installation of WinCC itself.
The documentation for some of the options will be available only if the concerned option
package is installed.

Automatic Migration when a WinCC Project of a Previous Version is Opened

When you open a project that was created with a version older than WinCC V7.4, the
configuration data and Runtime data are automatically migrated. Convert the pictures and
libraries with the Project Migrator or manually via the Graphics Designer.
You can find detailed information about migration in the WinCC Information System under
"First Steps > Migration".

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Requirements
● Make sure that no other setup is running on the computer at the same time, for example,
a Windows update.
● You need local administrator rights to install WinCC.
Information on user rights, which is necessary for the operation of WinCC, is located in
section "Instructions for Security of Data and System".
● The computer name may only contain permissible characters.
● The Windows component "MS Message Queuing" services must have been installed.
● The security policies must be adapted under Windows.
● No manually created SQL server entity with the name "WinCC" may be installed.
● The storage medium with the licenses is still not to be connected with the installation
computer.
● If you want to use the OPC-XML-DA-Server from WinCC, the Microsoft Internet
Information Service (IIS) must be installed before installing the OPC-XML-DA-Server.
WinCC is released for the following operating system languages: English, German, French,
Italian, Spanish, Chinese simplified (PRC), Chinese traditional (Taiwan), Japanese, Korean
and multi-lingual operating system.

Note
An error message is output if you run WinCC Setup without having the administrator rights,
or if other setup conditions are not met. You can find additional information on error
messages under "WinCC Installation Requirements (Page 15)".

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Procedure
1. Start the WinCC product DVD.
The DVD starts automatically if Autorun is enabled in the operating system. If the Autorun
function is not activated, start the program Setup.exe on the DVD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Read the License Agreement and the Open Source License Agreement.
3. Select the languages you want to install.
You may install other languages at a later time.
4. Select "Install" as the setup type.
If an older WinCC version is found, you can also activate the "Update" setup type. With
this setup type, it is not possible to select additional products to be installed.
5. Select the setup mode.
6. In Package installation , select the Program package "WinCC Installation".
– If you also want to install WinCC options, select the corresponding program packages.
– Select "WinCC Client Installation" if you only want to install the WinCC client.
– Select the scope of your installation in User-defined installation.
The components to be installed are highlighted in Setup.
Click on "Help" for a description of the displayed symbols. Click on "Readme" to open the
Information System.
7. Read the license agreement for the Microsoft SQL Server.
8. Before the installation, the security settings that are adapted for WinCC are displayed in
the "System Settings" dialog. The firewall is configured automatically. Confirm the
changes to the system settings.
9. Start the installation.
You can track the status of the installation in the displayed dialog. Select "Cancel" to
cancel the installation of the current component.
10.You can transfer the product License Keys after having installed the components. To do
so, click on "Transfer License Key". Select "Next" if you have already transferred the
license keys or want to install them at a later time.

Note
Transferring the licenses
The license keys will not be transferred automatically. You will have to transfer missing
license keys during or after installation with Automation License Manager .

11.Restart the computer to conclude the installation.

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New entries in the "Siemens Automation" program group

After the installation of WinCC, you will find the new folders in the "Siemens Automation"
program group.
● Starting WinCC Explorer:
– WinCC Explore
● Tools for working with WinCC:
– Channel Diagnosis
– Cross Reference Assistant
– Dynamic Wizard Editor
– Project Duplicator
– Project Migrator
– Tag Export Import
– WinCC Documentation Viewer
– WinCC Tag Simulator
● Documentation for WinCC in the WinCC Information System:
– WinCC Information System in the language in which WinCC was installed:
WinCC Information System
– Documentation in all languages:
Documentation
– Print versions of the WinCC Information System:
PDF files in the installation path under "WinCC > Documents"
● Management of the licenses:
– Automation License Manager
– License Analysis
● Security Controller for display of the customized security settings:
– Security Controller
● Overview of the installed SIMATIC software and the components:
– Inst. Software

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6.4 How to Install Supplementary Components Later

Introduction
Once you have installed WinCC, you can then install further components or options at a later
date.

Installation of WinCC Options

The WinCC DVD contains the following WinCC Options:
● WinCC/Connectivity Pack / Connectivity Station
● WinCC/DataMonitor
● WinCC/WebNavigator
● WinCC/WebUX
These options require their own licenses.
If you purchase a WinCC option at a later date, you will receive the necessary licenses on a
license data carrier. An installation DVD is not supplied.
Use the WinCC DVD for installation.

Procedure
1. Start the WinCC product DVD.
If the Autorun function is not activated, start the program Setup.exe on the DVD.
2. Specify whether you wish to install individual components or options. The already
installed components will be displayed.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Installation path of SmartTools

Run the SmartTools setup from the following path on your WinCC DVD:
● "Instdata\Smarttools\Setup\Setup.exe"

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6.5 How to Install Supplementary Languages

Introduction
Once you have installed WinCC, you can later install additional languages.

Procedure
1. Open the "Programs and Features" entry in the Control Panel.
2. Select "SIMATIC WinCC Runtime V7.4" and click the "Change" button.
The WinCC Setup program opens.
3. Select the desired languages.
4. When prompted, insert the WinCC product DVD in the DVD drive.
Once the start page of the DVD is opened via Autorun function, close the window with
"Exit".
5. Follow the instructions on the screen.
6. If you have installed WinCC CS, select "SIMATIC WinCC Configuration V7.4" and click
the "Change" button.
Repeat steps 3 to 5 for WinCC CS.
Repeat this procedure for any additionally installed components and options.

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6.6 Configuring automatic installation

6.6.1 The "Central installation" function

Configuring automatic installation

To install WinCC on multiple PCs, use a central installation.

Central setup storage: Note the path length

When you store the setup at a central location and launch it from a network drive, use the
shortest possible folder names.
The path length of the drive name, file folder and setup files may be no longer than 255
characters.

Record function
The Record function supports multiple installation on different computers with identical
options.
During setup, the Record function records the settings and creates a "Ra_Auto.ini"
installation file which supports you during installation.
While in the past you had to navigate through all setup dialogs for each installation, all you
have to do now is start setup with the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file.

Conditions for using the record function

Central installation is only possible for the respective setup version that is available at the
time.
A central installation of WinCC has no effect on the subsequent installation of updates or
options.

Overview of the procedure

The following steps are required for a central installation:
1. Call the Record function and create the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file.
2. Start central installation.

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6.6.2 Calling Record function

You use the Record function to create the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file which includes all
information for the central installation.

Dependency on operating system

Run the central installation for each operating system version separately.
The control file can only be executed on PCs on which the same operating system version is
running. During installation of WinCC, Microsoft updates are installed, for example, which
depend on the installed operating system.

Requirement
● You need administrator rights on your PC.

Procedure
1. In the Windows Start menu, enter the following command line in the "Run" field:
– <Path for the installation data>\setup.exe /record
Select the DVD drive or a central PC to which the installation data were copied as path
for the installation files.
Setup is started.
2. Select the desired language and click "OK".
The "Record function" dialog is displayed.
3. Activate the Record function.
4. Select the path in which you want to create the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file and confirm with
"Next".
5. Select the required components and settings for the installation.
Once you have made the settings, the message "Recording completed" is displayed.

Result
The control file "Ra_Auto.ini" is created and saved in the selected path.
The same setup version must be used for central installation and for creation of the
"Ra_Auto.ini" file.

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6.6.3 Start central installation

For central installation on the PC of your WinCC system, start an automatic installation.
The settings of the "Ra_Auto.ini" control file are applied in the process.

Requirement
● You have created the "Ra_Auto.ini" file using the Record function.
The file "Ra_Auto.ini" must be created with the existing setup version.
● The same operating system version is installed on the PC.

Procedure
1. If required, copy the setup to a central server or PC.
2. Copy the file "Ra_Auto.ini" to the folder "C:\Windows" on the PC to be installed.
3. Start central installation by calling automatic installation:
– <Path for the installation data>\setup.exe /silent
You may receive a message when the central installation was completed successfully.

Note
If an error or inconsistency occurs during installation, you will receive messages that
require your acknowledgement.

4. Repeat this process for each required computer.

Alternative procedure
If the file "Ra_Auto.ini" is not located in the "C:\Windows" folder, start central installation with
the following call:
● <Path for the installation data>\setup.exe /silent=<storage path>\Ra_Auto.ini

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Introduction
On your computer, you can remove WinCC completely or simply remove individual
components. You cannot remove individual languages.
You can execute the removal via the WinCC product DVD or vial the control panel of the
operating system.

Procedure: Uninstalling via the WinCC Product DVD

1. Start the WinCC product DVD.
The DVD starts automatically if Autorun is enabled in the operating system. If the Autorun
function is not activated, start the program Setup.exe on the DVD.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Select "Remove" as the setup type.
4. Select the components that you want to remove.

Alternative procedure: Uninstalling via the Control Panel

1. Open the Windows "Control panel" under the Start menu.
2. Double-click on the "Programs" icon.
3. Click the "Change or Remove Programs" icon.
4. Select the desired entry and click "Remove" or "Change".
All entries of the installed WinCC components start with the prefix "SIMATIC WinCC".
Remove any WinCC options that may have been installed before you remove the WinCC
version.

Microsoft SQL Server 2014

After uninstalling WinCC, the "WinCC" SQL server instance must also be removed. Select
"Control Panel" > "Programs and Functions" and then select the "Microsoft SQL Server
2014" item for removal.
The use of the Microsoft SQL Server 2014 is only permitted when you have a valid license.

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Automation License Manager / MS Update

When WinCC is removed, the following programs remain installed, as they may be needed
by other SIMATIC products:
● Automation License Manager
● MS Update V1.0 SP1
If, after removing WinCC, you want to install an earlier version of WinCC, you will need to
remove both of these programs. Open "Control Panel" > "Add/Remove Programs" and then
select the corresponding item for removal.

Removal when the WebNavigator client is installed

If you remove WinCC from a computer on which the WebNavigator client is installed, you
must then reinstall the WebNavigator client.

Changing the settings in the Windows Event Viewer

When WinCC is installed, the WinCC Setup program changes the settings of the Event
Viewer.
● Maximum Log Size (System Log/User Log): 1024 KB
(default setting: 512 KB)
● Log Continuation (System Log/User Log): "Overwrite events"
(default setting: Overwrite events that are older than 7 days)
After removing WinCC, these settings are not reset. You can adapt these settings in the
Windows Event Viewer yourself.

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8.1 Upgrading WinCC

Introduction
You can upgrade to WinCC V7.4 from version WinCC V6.2 SP3 and higher by means of an
upgrade installation.
Proceed as described in "Upgrading an installation" section.

Note
Restart PC before installing the update
Restart the PC before commencing installation of the update to WinCC V7.4.
Requirements for the upgrade
If you are upgrading WinCC versions prior to V7.0 SP3, observe the operating system
requirements and hardware requirements.
Additional information on migration of WinCC versions V4 or higher is available under the
following URL (entry ID=44029132):
• Internet: FAQ Migration V4 > V7
(https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/de/en/view/44029132)

Upgrading WinCC clients

WinCC clients can only be upgraded starting with WinCC V7.2.
To upgrade a WinCC client with a version prior to WinCC V7.2, follow these steps:
1. Perform an upgrade installation to WinCC V7.3.
2. Perform an upgrade installation from WinCC V7.3 to WinCC V7.4.
If you want to upgrade a version prior to V7.2 to V7.4, the SQL Standard Server is installed
instead of SQL Express. This installation displays the license requiring acknowledgment
message on the WinCC client.

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8.1 Upgrading WinCC

Information on migrating projects

When you open a project of a previous version in WinCC V7.4, you are prompted to migrate
it. However, you may also use WinCC Project Migrator to migrate several WinCC projects in
a single step.
You still have to make some project settings after migration.
For more information about the migration of projects see section "Migration".

Note
WinCC user no longer needs to be a member of the "SQLServerMSSQLUser$<COMPUTER
NAME>$WINCC" user group
When you migrate projects created prior to WinCC V7.2, you remove the WinCC users from
this group.
In WinCC projects prior to V7.2, you will find the user group under the name
"SQLServer2005MSSQLUser$<COMPUTER NAME>$WINCC".

Notes on licensing
You need to upgrade licenses of WinCC prior to V7.4 to the current version.
You can update the licensing retroactively. Detailed information is available in the WinCC
Information System under the topic "Licensing".

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8.2 How to Perform an Upgrade Installation

8.2 How to Perform an Upgrade Installation

Introduction
If you currently have WinCC V6.2 SP3 or higher installed on your system, you can perform
an upgrade installation.
Before beginning an upgrade installation, the transfer of existing projects must be prepared.

Requirement
The hardware configuration of previous versions is sufficient in most cases to install an
upgrade to WinCC V7.4.
However, performance is reduced if the amount of data is increased too much. If it is
expected that the data volume will increase, upgrade the hardware in good time.

Note
Restart PC before installing the update
Restart the PC before commencing installation of the update to WinCC V7.4.
Requirements for the upgrade
If you are upgrading WinCC versions prior to V7.0 SP3, observe the operating system
requirements and hardware requirements.
Additional information on migration of WinCC versions V4 or higher is available under the
following URL (entry ID=44029132):
• Auto-Hotspot

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Upgrade preparation

Note
Backing up a WinCC project
Make a backup copy of your project before upgrading WinCC.
Restart PC before installing the update
Restart the PC before commencing installation of the update to WinCC V7.4.
Additional steps and adjusting settings
Also read the notes in the WinCC Information System under "Migration".

Check the special characters

Before performing an upgrade installation of WinCC, check the existing projects with regard
to special characters used in the archive names, archive tag names, trend names, trend
window names, column names and table window names. You will find a table with the
permitted special characters in the section "Working with WinCC > Working with Projects >
References".
It is possible that you must use Tag Logging in WinCC V6.2 SP3 or V7.0 to remove certain
special characters from the names.

NOTICE
Transferring archives with impermissible special characters
When transferring archives, if they contain impermissible special characters, the Runtime
archive may be lost.

Modified standard functions (ANSI-C)

If modified standard functions (ANSI-C) are used, make backup copies of the functions prior
to the upgrade installation.
During the WinCC installation process, these functions are overwritten by the standard
functions supplied.

Procedure
1. Prepare existing WinCC projects for migration.
Check the used names for impermissible special characters.
2. Install WinCC V7.4. Proceed as described in the section "How to install WinCC".
You need the storage medium that contains the licenses for WinCC V7.4. Upgraded
licenses of previous WinCC versions will be lost.
3. Migrate your existing WinCC projects.
Note the corresponding "First Information > Migration" section in the WinCC Information
System.

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Introduction
In order to operate WinCC without problems at optimum performance, please follow the
Notes on Operation under Windows.
More information is available in the following sections of the WinCC Information System:
● "Release Notes > Notes on operation"
● "Working with WinCC > Working with Projects > Making Settings for Runtime > Effect of
External Applications at Runtime"

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Domain, 19
Notes on installed software, 38
A PDF files, 7
Performing, 38, 53
Access right, 28, 31, 32, 32
Performing supplementary installation, 43, 43, 44
Preparing the installation, 33
Removing, 49
C
Requirements, 15, 17, 19
Client Supplementary installation of a language, 44
Operating system, 19 Upgrading an installation, 53
Communication drivers, 7, 19 Installation Guide, 5
Component, 7, 38, 43, 43 Installation Notes, 5
Communication drivers, 7 Installed software, 38
Components supplied, 7 Internet Explorer, 19

D L
Demo Mode, 9 Language
Domain, 19 Performing supplementary installation, 44
Domain-global user group, 32 License, 9
Domains, 19 Installation, 9
Driver License Agreement, 9
Unsigned, 33 License type, 9

E M
Event display, 49 Microsoft Message Queuing, 36, 36
External Applications, 55 MSMQ Server, 36
Microsoft SQL Server 2014, 9, 11, 25, 49
MS Message Queuing, 36
F MSMQ Server, 36
File
Unsigned, 33
O
File sharing, 28
Folder, 28 Operating system, 19
Released folders, 28 Access rights, 28
Prevent access, 26
Operation, 55
H Domain, 19
Hardware Requirement, 17
P
I PDF files, 7
Project
Installation, 5, 35, 38
Include in user group, 32
Adapting Security Policy, 33
Component, 38, 43, 43

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R W
Removal, 49 WinCC
Performing, 49 Installation, 5, 15, 35
Requirement, 15 Installation requirements, 17, 19
Requirements Limit access, 28
Hardware, 17 Performing installation, 38
Operating system, 19 Performing supplementary installation, 43, 43, 44
Software, 19 Preparing the installation, 33
Removing, 49
upgrade, 51
S Upgrading an installation, 53
WinCC DVD, 7
Safety, 26, 28
WinCC DVD, 7
Scope of delivery, 7
WinCC project
Security Controller, 38
Include in user group, 32
Security policy, 33
WinCC V6.x, 51
Server
Windows, 19, 28
Operating system, 19
Access rights, 28
Share, 28
Microsoft Message Queuing, 36
SIMATIC HMI, 28, 31, 32, 32
Operation under Windows, 55
User group, 28
Preparation the installation of WinCC, 33
SIMATIC Manager
Security policy, 33
User Rights, 28
Toolbar, 26
SIMATIC Security Controller, 38
User Rights, 28
Software, 19
Windows 7, 19
Requirements, 19
Windows 8.1, 19
Start menu, 38
Windows event display, 49
Supplementary installation, 43, 43, 44
Windows Server 2012, 19
Languages, 44
Windows Start menu, 38
Performing, 43, 43, 44

T
Toolbar, 26

U
Unsigned driver, 33
Unsigned file, 33
Upgrade installation, 9, 53
Performing, 53
User group, 28
Domain-global user group, 32
Include project, 32
SIMATIC HMI, 28, 31, 32, 32
User group
SIMATIC HMI, 28, 31, 32, 32

V
Virtualization, 18

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