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Operating systems (64-bit versions)
PLCSIM Advanced V2.0 supports the following operating systems:
● Windows 7 Home Premium SP1
● Windows 7 Professional SP1
● Windows 7 Enterprise SP1
● Windows 7 Ultimate SP1
● Windows 10 Home Version 1703
● Windows 10 Pro Version 1703
● Windows 10 Enterprise Version 1703 (for Field PG M5)
● Windows 10 Enterprise 2016 LTSB
● Windows 10 IoT Enterprise 2016 LTSB
● Windows Server 2012 R2 StdE (full installation)
● Windows Server 2016 Standard (full installation)
Note
Make sure that the Windows operating system you are using is up to date.
Virtualization platforms
You can install STEP 7 and PLCSIM Advanced on a virtual machine. For this purpose, use
one of the following virtualization platforms in the specified version or a newer version:
● VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) 6.5
● VMware Workstation 12.5.5
● VMware Workstation Player 12.5.5
The information that you need to install STEP 7 (TIA Portal) on a virtual machine is available
on the Internet (https://support.industry.siemens.com/cs/en/en/view/78788417).
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