If you lose the IP address or password for a panel, you can often perform a factory reset via ProSave using the MAC address during the boot-up phase.
If you have already installed , you likely already have ProSave installed! It is bundled with the WinCC installation. Check your "Siemens Automation" folder in the Start menu before downloading it separately. Installation Quick Steps
ProSave V16 runs best on Windows 10 (64-bit). Download Prosave V16
Right-click the setup file and select "Run as Administrator" to ensure all drivers for USB and Ethernet communication are installed correctly.
Wipe a panel back to its original out-of-the-box state. If you lose the IP address or password
The safest and most reliable way to download the software is directly from Siemens.
is a specialized software tool designed for the maintenance of Siemens HMI devices. While TIA Portal is used for the actual engineering and programming, ProSave is the "lightweight" companion used for hardware-level management. Key Functions: Check your "Siemens Automation" folder in the Start
You will need a free Siemens Industry Online Support account to download the executable files.
"SIMATIC ProSave Standalone" on the Siemens Support site.