Install Thomson Reuters Eikon

It’s fast and simple to get started

It couldn’t be easier to install and use Thomson Reuters Eikon. It’s built on an agile platform and delivered over a simplified infrastructure, making the entire process quick and hassle-free.

The file size is small – 50MB – and there is no need for administration rights to your PC. The system requirements are equally simple. All you need to get started is your Welcome email from Thomson Reuters Eikon.

Thomson Reuters Eikon is installed on your desktop, and we will deploy the data streams in one of several ways, depending on what works best in each situation. We'll be happy to discuss technical deployment details; just contact us.



System Requirements

Take a moment to verify that your laptop or desktop has all the basics you need to run Thomson Reuters Eikon.

The desktop platform is not compatible with Mac® operating systems, but it runs seamlessly on your iPad® and iPhone®.

Learn more about the mobile apps



Operating Systems

Windows® XP

  • Professional Edition
  • Service Pack 3 or higher
  • 32-bit version only
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz or higher
  • 4GB RAM
  • 750MB disk space
  • Color depth 32-bit

Windows 7

  • Enterprise
  • Professional
  • Ultimate
  • Home Premium
  • Service Pack 1 supported
  • 32-bit & 64-bit versions
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz or higher
  • 4GB RAM
  • 750MB disk space
  • Color depth 32-bit

Windows Vista®

  • Business
  • Enterprise
  • Ultimate
  • Service Pack 1 required
  • Service Pack 2 supported
  • 32-bit & 64-bit versions
  • Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.4GHz or higher
  • 4GB RAM
  • 750MB disk space
  • Color depth 32-bit


Software requirements

Microsoft® Office

  • Microsoft Office XP Service Pack 3
  • Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 + KB907417
  • Microsoft Office 2003 Service Pack 3 + KB907417
  • Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2 + KB968863
  • Microsoft Office 2010 + KB2405840 + 32-bit
  • Note: Microsoft Office 2010 64-bit is not supported

Visual Basic for Applications

  • Version 6.4, 6.5, 7.0

MSI Installer

  • Version 3.1, 4.0, 4.5

Microsoft XML

  • Version 6 or higher

Graphic API

  • DirectX9.0 or higher

Internet Explorer®

  • IE6 Service Pack 2 or higher + KB97536
  • IE7 + KB975736
  • IE8
  • IE9
  • Note: IE9 gives significantly better performance than previous IE versions.
    IE6 is no longer be supported starting July 2013.

.NET Framework

  • .NET Framework 4 Client Profile, .NET Framework 4 or higher

Adobe®

  • Flash Player 9.0 or higher
  • Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher