: Direct project migration is possible using the integrated WinCC Project Migrator tool.
SSD strongly recommended for the OS and project data. Software Coexistence SIMATIC Software STEP 7: Compatible with v5.6 SP2 and higher. TIA Portal: Generally coexists with v15.1, v16, and v17. Office Compatibility Microsoft Office: 2016, 2019, and 2021 (32-bit and 64-bit). Office 365: Only locally installed versions are supported. Browser and Security
WinCC 7.5 SP2 installs a bundled SQL instance named WINCC . Do not manually upgrade SQL separately. wincc 7.5 sp2 compatibility list
You cannot decouple WinCC V7.5 SP2 from this specific SQL Server version. Upgrading the underlying SQL Server instance independently to a newer major version (like SQL Server 2019 or 2022) will break the WinCC runtime database connection. 3. SIMATIC Software Coexistence
| Software | Compatibility | Recommendation | |----------|---------------|----------------| | Antivirus (McAfee, Symantec, Windows Defender) | ⚠️ Exclusions required | Exclude WinCC folders ( <SIEMENS> , SQL , ArchiveManager ) | | Citrix / Remote Desktop (RDP) | ⚠️ Limited | WinCC Client not tested; use WinCC WebUX instead | | VMware / Hyper-V | ✅ Supported (Server only) | Must disable time synchronization for VM | | .NET Framework | 4.8 | Required before installation | | Microsoft Office | Any | No direct conflict, but avoid add-ins during runtime | : Direct project migration is possible using the
Furthermore, the transition to WinCC 7.5 SP2 highlights the evolution of system architectures. While WinCC Professional is often associated with the TIA Portal ecosystem, WinCC v7.5 supports a Distributed architecture , allowing for up to 18 redundant servers. Understanding how SP2 impacts these distributed environments is essential for high-availability applications where downtime is not an option.
| Controller Family | Required Driver | Compatibility Status | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | S7-1500 channel (native) | ✅ Fully compatible | Supports optimized DB blocks | | S7-1200 | S7-1200 channel | ✅ Fully compatible | Firmware v4.0 to v4.5 tested | | S7-300 / S7-400 | Industrial Ethernet (ISO-on-TCP) | ✅ Fully compatible | Legacy support unchanged from WinCC 7.5 SP1 | | S7-200 (PPI/MPI) | Logical driver via PC Adapter | ⚠️ Limited | Requires legacy USB-MPI adapter; no Windows 10 driver for old PPI. Use a gateway. | | SINUMERIK CNC | SINUMERIK NC Connect | ✅ Compatible via dedicated package | Requires separate license | | OPC UA (Client/Server) | OPC UA WinCC Channel | ✅ Fully compatible | Supports DA, HA, and AC (PubSub limited) | TIA Portal: Generally coexists with v15
Ultimate Guide to WinCC 7.5 SP2 Compatibility SIMATIC WinCC 7.5 Service Pack 2 (SP2) is a cornerstone of industrial SCADA applications. Ensuring compatibility with operating systems, databases, and virtualization platforms is critical for system stability. This comprehensive guide outlines the official compatibility requirements, software prerequisites, and upgrade paths for WinCC 7.5 SP2. Supported Operating Systems
Will this deployment be a , server , or web client ?
You cannot install WinCC V7.5 SP2 on the same operating system instance as WinCC Professional (TIA Portal). Their database instances conflict.