Do not skip this step. Trying to install InTouch on the wrong Windows version is the #1 reason for failure.
Note: AVEVA does not officially support Windows Home editions. wonderware intouch installation guide
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Setup fails at SQL step | 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. | Do not skip this step
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) . Note: AVEVA does not officially support Windows Home
Turn your AV back on, but add these process exclusions:
Before you double-click the setup executable, you must prepare your environment. Wonderware is not a "next-next-finish" type of application; it has strict dependencies.