Note: AVEVA does not officially support Windows Home editions.
Applicable to Wonderware InTouch 2017, 2020, & 2023 (AVEVA) Document Type: Technical Installation Procedure Target Audience: Automation Engineers, System Integrators, IT Administrators
: Recommended if you only need InTouch.
Re-enable your antivirus and firewall. To ensure stable operation, add the entire installation directory (e.g., C:\Program Files (x86)\Wonderware ) to your antivirus's exclusion list. wonderware intouch installation guide
Version 4.8 or later must be enabled via Windows Features.
To avoid installation interruptions, perform these system adjustments prior to launching the setup wizard:
Before you even touch the installer, preparing your Windows environment is crucial to avoid many common issues down the line. Note: AVEVA does not officially support Windows Home
AVEVA’s official documentation library (docs.aveva.com) or the Wonderware User Group on Reddit are excellent resources for advanced scripting and IO server setup.
Wonderware InTouch (now part of AVEVA) is a premier Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software used globally for industrial automation and process control. Installing InTouch correctly ensures system stability, optimal performance, and robust security.
| Problem | Solution | |---------|----------| | | Install SQL Server Express manually before running InTouch setup. | | License not recognized | Ensure .lic file is in C:\ProgramData\Wonderware\Common\License\ and filename matches hostname (or use Unlimited.lic for dev). | | WindowMaker crashes on open | Run as Admin; set compatibility mode to Windows 8; disable integrated graphics. | | ArchestrA IDE cannot connect to Galaxy | Check SQL Browser service is running; enable TCP/IP in SQL Configuration Manager. | | Antivirus deletes .exe after install | Exclude Wonderware folders ( C:\Program Files (x86)\Wonderware , C:\ProgramData\Wonderware ) from AV scanning. | To ensure stable operation, add the entire installation
You must log in to the host machine with a local administrator account.
To install Wonderware InTouch, follow these steps:
Solution: Your password may violate the Windows local security policy complexity requirements. Rerun the setup using a stronger password containing uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
To prevent installation failures, complete these administrative steps on the target machine: