NI-DAQmx and Microsoft Windows Compatibility
Overview
Note that this article replaces KnowledgeBase 6HQ994XC: NI-DAQmx and Windows Version Compatibility. Some NI manuals may still reference the previous document. If you were redirected from the previous KnowledgeBase URL, please update your bookmarks accordingly.
Contents
- NI-DAQmx and Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System Compatibility Table
- NI-DAQmx and Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Compatibility Table
- Support for Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 7
- Additional Resources
NI-DAQmx and Microsoft Windows Desktop Operating System Compatibility Table
You should consider the compatibility of the application with which you intend to utilize the DAQmx drivers, not just the operating system. See the Related Links section for more information, and the DAQmx readme for compatibility information related to specific devices.
For information about older NI-DAQmx or Windows versions compatibility, see the DAQmx Windows Compatibility Table attachment in the Downloads section of this document.
| NI‑DAQmx | Microsoft Windows - Desktop Versions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8.1 | 7 | |
| 20.1 | |||
| 20.0 | |||
| 19.6 | |||
| 19.5 | |||
| 19.0 | |||
| 18.6 | |||
| 18.5 | |||
| 18.1 | |||
| 18.0 | |||
| 17.6 | |||
Compatible Version
Service Pack Required
NI-DAQmx and Microsoft Windows Server Operating System Compatibility Table
| NI‑DAQmx | Microsoft Windows - Server Editions | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 1 | 2012 R21 | 2008 R21 | |
| 20.1 | |||
| 20.0 | |||
| 19.6 | |||
| 19.5 | |||
| 19.0 | |||
| 18.6 | |||
| 18.5 | |||
| 18.1 | |||
| 18.0 | |||
| 17.6 | |||
1 Business Edition only
Compatible Version
Service Pack Required
Support for Windows Embedded Standard (WES) 7
Some NI compact controllers ship with an NI-customized version of WES 7, including the packages necessary to run NI drivers and software. This version of WES 7 is the only one supported by NI-DAQmx, and NI will not support other WES variants.
