The commonly used systems currently are Win7, Win8, and Win10. The compatibility of industrial control software with Win7 is relatively good, followed by WIN10.
Win8 has the worst support, so it is best to avoid using it.
I previously wrote about compatibility in the article titled Compatibility || Why Are There So Many Issues with the Software You Install?
In addition to the choice of system, the version of the system also matters. Taking Win7 as an example, the common system versions are:
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Windows 7 Home Basic
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Windows 7 Home Premium
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Windows 7 Professional
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Windows 7 Enterprise
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Windows 7 Ultimate
Functionally, the Ultimate version of Win7 has the most features and is the best Win7 system, which naturally requires the highest hardware configuration.
We do not need to delve into the specific differences between these systems; we just need to know that when working with industrial control, many programming software will be installed on the system. To ensure smoother software operation, it is best to choose the Ultimate version directly.
Friends often ask on WeChat: My system is the Home version, can I install a certain software?
For other versions of the operating system, it is not a matter of whether a specific software can be installed, but rather that we should try to avoid using these versions. While it is possible to install some software on non-Ultimate versions, the probability of encountering issues is much higher.
While we improve our own capabilities, we must also develop the ability to avoid problems.
In addition to the versions mentioned above, you may have also heard of: Original system, Clean system, Ghost system.
These three terms are distinguished based on the source of the system. The original version is the system released by Microsoft, which contains nothing but the system itself and requires activation or the purchase of an activation code.
The Ghost system is modified from the original Microsoft system, and only the modifier knows what changes were made. After modification, it is packaged using GHOST software.
Ghost systems generally come pre-installed with some software, and most systems downloaded from the internet are Ghost systems.
Downloading Ghost systems is very convenient, as many dedicated websites offer downloads. The image below shows the search results for Win7 systems:
Regardless of whether these web pages are advertisements or natural search results, the systems downloaded through these links are fundamentally no different and can be used.
If you encounter difficult-to-solve problems when installing industrial control software on a Ghost system, simply changing the system may be more efficient than struggling with the issue.
The original system can be downloaded from this website: https://msdn.itellyou.cn/ (or search for MSDN, and I will tell you). The webpage after opening is shown in the image below:
Click on the operating system on the left side of the image above, and in the dropdown list, there are various systems. After selecting the required system, there are language options on the right side, as shown in the image below:
The image above lists various system versions; remember to select the Ultimate version for download.
Click on the details, copy the link in the red box of the image below, and then open Thunder to download.
After installing the original system, remember to activate it; there are many activation tools available online, and they are very easy to use.
Installing the system is not as complicated as everyone thinks; with some research, you should learn it quickly. The system is the foundation for running software, and if you cannot get it right, it will be very difficult during programming and debugging later.
