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JohnLennon
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USB license transfer

Post by JohnLennon » Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:52 pm

Hi..if I transfer Siemens WinCC license via USB. From 1 pc to another. Does it have to be a Siemens USB I use ? Or can any make of USB work ?
Failing to transfer as it says " wincc is in use"
A friend says it has to be original siemens USB . And I cant find. Even tho I see the license in C drive...all help appreciated

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Re: USB license transfer

Post by Answers to FAQs » Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:12 am

hi, it can be any stick
in use is mean your WinCC is running and need be closed before transfer

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Re: USB license transfer

Post by JohnLennon » Thu Jul 09, 2020 11:26 am

Reply greatly welcome and appreciated..Do you know where I can this confirm on the web by Siemens. I have looked all over the web
I am being told it has to be a siemens usb to progress with the project. But I cannot find clarification via siemens online ,,

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Re: USB license transfer

Post by Answers to FAQs » Sun Jul 12, 2020 1:08 pm

are you need confirmation or transfer license?
your problem is:
>> Failing to transfer as it says " wincc is in use"

for correction this you are need to close runtime, close project and exit from Wincc explorer before transfer license.

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