A: Absolutely. You can have RTE 7.1, 8.6, 2012, 2020 all side-by-side. The correct one loads automatically when you launch an EXE.
Knowing the requirements helps you plan whether to install on modern hardware or use a virtual machine. labview runtime engine version 7.1 download
The runtime engine does not include hardware drivers. If your application uses NI-VISA or DAQmx, you must install those separately: A: Absolutely
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Tools like ThinApp or TurboStudio can repackage the runtime, but they violate NI’s EULA for redistribution.