SIMATIC STEP 7 is a software for PLC programming developed by Siemens. It allows you to configure, program, test, and diagnose various controllers, including software controllers. In this article, we will show you how to download and install SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5, which is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, and Windows 10.
You can download SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 from the official Siemens website[^2^]. You will need to register and log in to access the download link. Alternatively, you can also download the trial version of SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 SP4 from the Siemens forum[^1^]. The trial version is valid for 14 days and has the same functionality as the full version.
After downloading SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5, you will get a RAR file named simatic_step_7_v5.5_license_key.rar. You will need to extract this file using a software like WinRAR or 7-Zip. To do this, right-click on the file and select Extract Here or Extract to simatic_step_7_v5.5_license_key. You will get a folder with the same name as the RAR file.
Inside the extracted folder, you will find a file named setup.exe. This is the setup file for SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5. To run it, double-click on it or right-click and select Run as administrator. You will see a welcome screen with some information about the software. Click Next to continue.
The next screen will show you the license agreement for SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5. You will need to read and accept it before proceeding with the installation. To do this, check the box that says I accept the terms of the license agreement and click Next.
The next screen will ask you to choose the installation type for SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5. You can either choose Typical, which will install all the components of the software, or Custom, which will allow you to select which components you want to install. For this tutorial, we will choose Typical and click Next.
The next screen will ask you to choose the installation folder for SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5. You can either keep the default folder or browse for a different one. For this tutorial, we will keep the default folder and click Next.
The next screen will show you a summary of your installation settings. You can review them and make any changes if needed. To start the installation, click Install. The installation process may take some time depending on your system specifications.
The final screen will inform you that the installation of SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 is complete. You can choose to launch the software immediately or later. To finish the installation, click Finish.
In this article, we have shown you how to download and install SIMATIC STEP 7 V5.5 on your computer. This software is a powerful tool for PLC programming that can help you create and manage various automation projects. We hope you found this article helpful and informative.
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