Technical data

Installation
2.1 Automation License Manager
Programming with STEP 7
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2.1.2 Installing the Automation License Manager
The Automation License Manager is installed by means of an MSI setup process. The installation
software for the Automation License Manager is included on the STEP 7 product CD.
You can install the Automation License Manager at the same time you install STEP 7 or at a later
time.
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Notes
• For detailed information on how to install the Automation License Manager, please refer to the
current Readme file
• The online help for the Automation License Manager contains all the information you need on
the function and handling of License Keys.
Subsequent installation of license keys
If you start the STEP 7 software and no license keys are available, a warning message indicating
this condition will be displayed.
Notes
• You can use the standard software without a license key to familiarize yourself with the user
interface and functions.
• However, a license is required and necessary for full, unrestricted use of the STEP 7 software
in accordance with the license agreement
• If you have not installed the license key, you will be prompted to do so at regular intervals.
You can subsequently install license keys in the following ways:
• Install license keys from diskettes or USB memory stick
• Install license keys downloaded from the Internet. In this case, the license keys must be
ordered first.
• Use floating license keys available in a network
For detailed information on installing license keys, refer to the online help for the Automation
License Manager. To access this help, press F1 or select the Help > Help on License Manager
menu command.
Notes
• In Windows XP/Server 2003, license keys will only be operational if they are installed on a local
hard disk and have write-access status.
• Floating licenses can also be used within a network ("remote" use).