How to Install NI Software Using NI Package Manager (NIPM)

Updated Dec 24, 2025

Environment

Software

  • Package Manager
  • LabVIEW

Package Manager helps you install, upgrade, and manage NI software.

Here is the method how to install LabVIEW using NI Package Manager.

  1. Start by downloading NI Package Manager (NIPM)  
  2. Install and Launch NI Package Manager.
  3. The "BROWSE PRODUCTS" tab will display the various software products you can download, from programming Environments like Measurement Studio to multiple Data Plugins. 
  4. The following is a demonstration on how to install LabVIEW and its drivers. LabVIEW is immediately selected from the "Programming Environments" section.

 

 

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  1. (If applicable), select the desired Version, Bitness  & Language then click Install.

 

 

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  1. You'll be prompted with a screen where you'll be able to handpick which items to install. NI recommends you go with the default preselected items, although you may choose to include or remove items if needed. 

 

 

 

 

Proceed with the installation by following the provided instructions to successfully install your preferred software on the machine.

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