7.5 | A Basic Application Could Not Be Started Wincc

Troubleshooting "A Basic Application Could Not Be Started" in WinCC 7.5

Troubleshooting Steps

• Right-click WinCC Explorer or TIA Portal.
• Select Run as administrator.
• Reopen your project and try starting the application again.

• Ensure 3D acceleration is enabled for Graphics Designer.
• Allocate at least 8GB RAM and 4 vCPUs.
• Disable dynamic memory (use fixed memory allocation).

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5. Clean the Project Cache (Last Resort)

If the above fails, the error might live in your project’s local configuration files. Troubleshooting "A Basic Application Could Not Be Started"

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