Xilinx ISE 14.7 on Windows 10

A short guide to installing and using Xilinx ISE 14.7 on Windows 10

Prerequisites

Download Xilinx ISE 14.7 (non-"Windows 10" package)
- https://www.xilinx.com/support/download/index.html/content/xilinx/en/downloadNav/vivado-design-tools/archive-ise.html#collapse-14-7
- Scroll down to "14.7 Full Product Installation"
- Select "Full Installer for Windows 7/XP/Server (TAR/GZIP - 6.18 GB)"
- Requires Xilinx account login and export approval in order to download
Download the libPortability.dll patch
- https://www.exxosforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?p=95891#p95891

Install Xilinx ISE 14.7 (WebPack Edition)
- Untar the downloaded ISE installer archive and run xsetup.exe
- Select ISE WebPack Edition
- Deselect WinPCAP driver installation
Patch the libPortability.dll
- Unzip the patch archive
- At around 91% the installer will hang (Enabling WebTalk)
- Move the nt and nt64 folders into the ISE installation (.../14.7/ISE_DS/)
  - .../common/lib
  - .../EDK/lib
  - .../ISE/lib
- Overwrite all existing files
- Open a cmd prompt with administrator rights
- Navigate to .../14.7/ISE_DS/ISE/bin/nt64
- Run xwebtalk -install on
- Close the installer
Acquire a license
- Start the ISE license manager (not the Vivado one!)
- Select the "Acquire a license" tab
- Select the "ISE WebPack" option
- Click "Next" and run through the registration process
  - Create new license: ISE WebPack
  - Download Xilinx.lic license file (button in the bottom left corner)
  - Click "Load License..." in the license manager and load your license file
  - Click "Refresh" to reload the list
  - ISE_WebPACK should be shown in the list