InTouch relies heavily on legacy code. Go to Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on or off. Check .NET Framework 3.5 (includes 2.0 and 3.0) .
Modern Wonderware InTouch is deployed via the AVEVA Installation Manager (IM) . If you have an older standalone ISO, the process differs slightly.
Installing Wonderware InTouch (AVEVA Edge) requires careful preparation, especially regarding prerequisites and licensing. By following this guide—disabling antivirus, running as administrator, validating prerequisites, and correctly applying the license—users can achieve a stable HMI environment. Always verify post-installation via SMC and a simple test application before commissioning.
Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes. Always refer to the official AVEVA Edge Installation Guide for your specific version.
Meet Alex, a control systems engineer who just walked into a "ghost" factory. wonderware intouch installation guide
The previous engineer retired without leaving a single password, and the old SCADA system is currently held together by duct tape and hope. Alex’s mission? A fresh installation of Wonderware InTouch to bring the plant into the 21st century. Chapter 1: The Ritual of Preparation
Alex doesn't just click "Setup.exe." He knows InTouch is picky. He spends the morning ensuring the Windows environment is pristine. He disables the User Account Control (UAC), turns off the Windows Firewall (temporarily!), and ensures the .NET Framework 3.5 is enabled—the digital "foundation" the software craves. Chapter 2: The Gateway
He inserts the install media. The "System Platform Setup" screen glows. Alex selects InTouch Development and Runtime
. He watches the progress bars like a hawk. He knows the secret: when the installer asks for a User Account InTouch relies heavily on legacy code
, he creates a dedicated "ArchestrA" admin account. This isn't just a login; it’s the master key that allows different software nodes to talk to each other across the factory floor. Chapter 3: The License of Life
The installation finishes, but the software is "brain dead" until the license is applied. Alex opens the License Manager . He imports the
file, watching the red icons turn green. It’s the digital equivalent of a heartbeat. Chapter 4: The First Boot Alex opens the InTouch Application Manager . He creates a new application, names it Project_Phoenix
, and hits "WindowMaker." The screen flicker-fades into the development environment. He drops a single circular light on the screen, ties it to a tag, and hits "Runtime." The light glows green. The factory is back online. setting up the Network Account Utility Disclaimer: This guide is for informational purposes
This guide provides a step-by-step process for installing AVEVA Wonderware InTouch (specifically focusing on the modern standards, versions like 2017 R2, 2014 R2 SP1, or the newer AVEVA Edge/InTouch versions).
Prerequisite Note: Wonderware products are now under the AVEVA brand. You will likely need access to the AVEVA Software Download Center to get the installation files.
Have the appropriate license file (.lic), activation code, or license server host/port ready.
Do not use the built-in Administrator. Create a domain or local user (e.g., WonderwareService) with: