| Error Code / Message | Likely Cause | Solution | |----------------------|--------------|----------| | | Network timeout or firewall interruption | Use Rockwell Download Manager (not browser). Resume or restart. | | "Windows Installer Another installation in progress" | Stuck MSI process | Reboot. Run msiexec /unregister then msiexec /regserver as admin. | | "Requires .NET Framework 3.5" | Windows 10/11 missing legacy .NET | Turn on .NET 3.5 in Control Panel > Programs > Turn Windows features on/off. | | Installation rollback at 80% | Conflicting Rockwell components (older RSLinx) | Uninstall all Rockwell software, clean registry, then install v21 first. | | "Failed to start FactoryTalk Activation Service" | Permission issue or missing prereq | Run FTActivationManager.exe as admin. Repair install from Control Panel. | | Project won't open (corrupt L5X) | Saved from newer version or bad export | Use v20 to open legacy .ACD, re-export to L5X v2.10. |
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| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended | |-----------|--------------------|--------------| | (64-bit only) | Windows 7 SP1 Pro/Ultimate Windows 8.1 Pro Windows Server 2012 R2 | Windows 10 LTSC 2019 (with compatibility mode) – Note: v21 is not officially supported on Windows 10/11, but many users report success with tweaks. | | CPU | Dual-core @ 2.4 GHz | Quad-core @ 3.0 GHz+ | | RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB (or more, especially if using emulation) | | Disk Space | 15 GB free | 25 GB SSD (install + project storage) | | Display | 1024 x 768 | 1920 x 1080 (dual monitors recommended) | | Other | .NET Framework 3.5 & 4.5 Adobe Reader for documentation | Dedicated GPU (not required, but helps with graphics) | | Error Code / Message | Likely Cause