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Siemens qualifies WinCC V7.5 SP2 for specific 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows. Home or Starter editions are completely unsupported due to missing security and networking components. Windows 10 (64-bit)
| Operating System | Edition | Bit Version | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | LTSC 2019 (Build 17763) | 64-bit | Gold standard . No feature updates to break WinCC. | | Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 | LTSC 2021 (Build 19044) | 64-bit | Best for new hardware . Supports newer drivers. | | Windows Server 2019 | Standard / Datacenter | 64-bit | For client-server architectures. Requires Terminal Services configuration. | | Windows Server 2022 | Standard / Datacenter | 64-bit | Supported as of SP2 Update 3. Avoid for single-station systems. |
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Compatible with Office 365, 2019, and 2016 (32-bit and 64-bit). Virtualization:
WinCC requires a specific SQL version. You cannot use your standard IT SQL license.
Does WinCC 7.5 SP2 support Windows 11? Officially, no. When SP2 was released, Windows 11 did not exist. Official support for Windows 11 began with WinCC V7.5 SP2 Update 1 . If you are installing on a fresh machine running Windows 11, you must install the base SP2 and apply Update 1 (or higher) for official support.
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: Professional, Enterprise, LTSB 2015/2016, and LTSC 2019.
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WinCC V7.5 SP2 strictly utilizes Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2 (64-bit) .
Supports Professional and Enterprise editions, including LTSB 2015/2016 and LTSC 2019. Windows 11 (64-bit):
Disclaimer: Compatibility can change with new Microsoft or Siemens updates. Always verify with official Siemens release notes.
WinCC relies heavily on Microsoft SQL Server for its historical data logging and tag archiving. WinCC 7.5 SP2 introduced support for newer SQL environments.
Q: Are there any known issues with WinCC 7.5 SP2 compatibility? A: Check the Siemens support website for known issues and resolutions.
This tool allows you to check if a specific Windows KB update or a specific version of SQL breaks compatibility with your version of WinCC.
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