RcWare Vision Installers
This page contains download links for the latest RcWare Vision hotfixes, extensions, and critical installation instructions for modern Windows operating systems.
Critical Installation Warnings
1. Installation Directory (Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 / 11)
- DO NOT install RcWare Vision in the `C:\Program Files\` or `C:\Program Files (x86)\` folders.
- Windows User Account Control (UAC) virtualization will prevent the software from functioning correctly.
- Solution: Always install to a root directory, for example: `C:\RcWare\`.
2. Windows 11 Compatibility (Version 22H1 and newer)
- The RcWare .NET 4 version crashes immediately when you start communication.
- Solution: You must use the .NET 1.1 version of RcWare.
- Download the .NET 1.1 installer here: RcWare .NET 1.1 Repository
3. Windows 10 Compatibility (Update KB5011048)
- After the June 2023 update (Microsoft .NET Framework 4.8.1 for Windows 10 Version 22H2 for x64), Windows 10 exhibits the same crash behavior as Windows 11.
- Solution: - Use the .NET 1.1 version of RcWare (same as Windows 11).
- Uninstall `RcWare Extensions 4.0.17` before installing.
- Troubleshooting: If you cannot install .NET Framework 1.1 on Windows 10, please follow this guide: Fix RegSvcs.exe Error.
Current Installers (Hotfixes)
Select the appropriate installer for your region and .NET version.
English Versions
- Hotfix for .NET 1.1 (Recommended for Win 10/11)
- Version: 30.10.2025
- Download: hot_fix_net11_eng.exe
- Hotfix for .NET 4
- Version: 27.10.2025
- Download: hot_fix_net4_eng.exe
Czech Versions
- Hotfix pro .NET 1.1
- Version: 30.10.2025
- Download: hot_fix_net11.exe
- Hotfix pro .NET 4
- Version: 27.10.2025
- Download: hot_fix_net4.exe
Important Upgrade Note: If you are installing the .NET 4 hotfix over an existing .NET 1.1 installation, you must:
- Uninstall RcWareExtensions first.
- Remove the `rcware.exe.config` file from the RcWare application directory.
Extensions Installers
Basic Extensions
- Version: 3.3.2016 [1.4.104]
- File: `RCWareExtensionsSetup.msi`
- .NET 4 Version: 3.3.2016 [4.1.12] (`RCWareExtensionsSetup.msi`)
OPC Server & Extensions
- Version: 19.3.2008
- Files: `ESG.OPCServer.RcWareSetup.msi`, `RCWareOPCServerExtensionSetup.msi`
- Requirement: You must have OPC Core Components 3.00 installed.
RcWeb & RcWebGate
- Version: 12.3.2013
- Files: `rcwebSetup.msi` (EN), `rcwebSetup.msi` (CZ), `WebGateSetup.msi`
- .NET 4 Version: `rcweb_en.zip`, `WebGateSetupNet4.msi`
- Documentation: Advanced Configuration Guide
Utilities
- SQL Extensions: SQL
- SCADA Converter: `Scada2ConverterFromRc.zip` (Located in the `\Utilities` folder under the RcWare application directory).
Old Installers (Archive)
These files are kept for archival purposes only.
- hot_fix_eng.exe: Version 12.12.2018
- RcWareVisionHotfix.msi: Version 24.9.2010
- Old hot_fix for .NET 1.1: `hot_fix.exe` (Version 19.12.2018)
- Last hot_fix with .NET 3 AlarmServer exporter: `hot_fix-121214.exe` (Version 14.12.2012)