The Sim_EKB Install tool is a long-standing utility developed by the automation community to facilitate the installation of license keys for Siemens software. For TIA Portal V18, users typically require or later, as this release specifically added support for the V18 package. Installation & Activation Guide
The EKB tool is NOT a virus. It modifies the "AX NF ZZ" license store. However, its behavior (injecting registry keys) triggers heuristic detections. Using an excluded folder prevents Windows from deleting the .exe mid-process. ekb install tia portal v18 verified