To run LabVIEW 8.0 on Windows 10/11, use:
: Windows 2000, XP, or XP x64 are the primary supported environments. Note that Windows Vista support only began with version 8.2.1. NI LabVIEW 8.0 Professional setup free
You cannot directly open a LabVIEW 8.0 VI in LabVIEW 2023. You need intermediate versions (2015 works as bridge). To run LabVIEW 8
The only legitimate technical reason to seek a free setup of 8.0 Professional is to support a legacy hardware system. Imagine a factory running a test bench built in 2006 on a Windows XP machine. The original LabVIEW 8.0 installation discs and licenses were lost. Legally, the company still owns the license but needs installation media. In this case, "free" refers to the setup file, not the license. NI’s official policy for discontinued versions is to provide replacement media only to verified license holders (through their support portal). Piracy sites offering a "cracked" setup violate copyright and risk malware. You need intermediate versions (2015 works as bridge)