- The Bloomberg CPE router may reside outside LAN firewalls to further ensure LAN integrity. The Bloomberg Terminal Software utilizes both UDP and TCP connections (see Table 3. Bloomberg Private Network UDP and TCP Ports) and contains various components and applications such as Bloomberg API, Tradebook, FX and multimedia that utilize multiple ports.
- Download Bloomberg Professional for iOS to the Bloomberg Professional app keeps you connected to the same market-moving news, data and information you depend on at your desktop Terminal.
Trouble Shooting
If the a Bloomberg addin is shown, go to the bottom and check each Group (Com-Addins / Word Addins etc) beside and click on Would also check Control Panel - Programs and check to see if there is an entry for Bloomberg and uninstall it if there is. Jan 11, 2021 Bloomberg Professional for PC (Windows 10/8/7 & Mac) As mentioned earlier, we will be using an Android emulator to Download and Install Bloomberg Professional on Windows 10 / 8 / 7 or Mac PC. Bluestacks app player is the most popular among all the emulators available. Download crazy taxi game.
Windows 10 Free Upgrade
Try the following steps if you encounter a technical problem on Bloomberg. If the problem persists, contact subject librarians at the HKUST Library or the Bloomberg Helpdesk (Press the HELP key twice).
Login Problem
If you see the message 'Login failed. Too many logins attempted', contact the Librarian at lbref@ust.hk.
Problems related to File Saving / Data Exporting
If you see the following message when downloading document to your local profile
'Failed to save file to the above destination ...',
OR
There is no response when you export data/screen from Bloomberg to Excel, try the followings:
- Press 'Alt' + 'd'
- Select Setup tab > Edit (Downlaod Setup) > Modify
- Set 'Desktop' as the Bloomberg Download Directory
- Click Save > OK > OK
- Now you should be able to export the data to Excel
Problems related to Bloomberg Excel Add-In
API Process
- Close all Excel applications.
- Click Windows Startmenu.
- Select All Programs > Bloomberg > Stop API Process
- Restart MS Excel.
API Environment
If 'stopping the API process' does not resolve the problem, then
- Close all Excel applications.
- Click Windows Start menu.
- Select All Programs > Bloomberg > API Environment Diagnostics
- Click Start to begin the diagnostic check.
- Wait until the diagnostics is completed.
- Click Repair.
- Close the diagnostics check and restart MS Excel.
Problems related to Headphone
- If you need to listen Bloomberg news or other videos (e.g. BMC), connect your headphone to audio port on the computer, not to the Bloomberg keyword.
- Check the volume setting (Windows Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound).
- Reboot the Bloomberg Terminal if the problem still exists.
No Python on Library Bloomberg Terminals
Bloomberg stringently controls whether Python can be used to extract data from Bloomberg. Basically, we’re not allowed to do so. Kenmore calypso manual diagnostic flame. If necessary, use Bloomberg Excel Add-in instead. For assistance, feel free to email our Business Librarian, Celia Cheung (lbcelia@ust.hk) or Kevin Ho (lbkevin@ust.hk).
Software Support
Useful Links
Bloomberg Professional Service
- Bloomberg Professional Service – New Installation/Upgrade (Full Package)
(613 MB, Version January-2021)
Download the software (full package) needed to install and run the Bloomberg Terminal®. This package may also be used to upgrade all components of an existing Bloomberg Terminal® installation. For more details, please read the release notes.
Download - Bloomberg Terminal – New Installation (Terminal Software Only)
(457 MB, Version January-2021)
Download the Bloomberg Terminal® software only. This installer does not contain Office Tools which will be downloaded automatically after terminal is up and running.
Download - Bloomberg Terminal – Upgrade (Terminal Software Only)
(428 MB, Version January-2021)
Upgrade the Bloomberg Terminal® software only. This installer will not upgrade other components including Office Tools.
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Office Tools
- Bloomberg Office Tools
(158MB, version January-2021)
Install or update the Office Tools software for all supported 32-Bit and 64-Bit versions of Office. Note: This package requires Microsoft .Net version 4.5.
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MOBILE
- Bloomberg Professional – iPhone and iPad (App Store)
Get real-time access to the Bloomberg Terminal® on your iPhone and iPad. You can download the latest Bloomberg Terminal® app from the App Store.
Download - Bloomberg Professional – Android (Google Play)
Get real-time access to the Bloomberg Terminal® on your Android device. You can download the latest Bloomberg Terminal® app from Google Play or directly from us.
Download - Bloomberg Professional – Android (APK direct download)
Download the APK directly for side-loading to devices without Google Play.
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Additional Components
- BBComm
(12.1 MB, version November-2020)
Update the BBComm and API tools software
Download - API Data Dictionary
(3.58 MB, Version March-2012)
Update the API Data Dictionary
Download - Supplemental Fonts
(11.7 MB, Version February-2010)
Update Supplemental Fonts
Download - Webview
(155 MB, Version January-2021)
This downloads and installs executable required to display web content.
Download - Bloomberg Voice Fonts
(69.6 MB, Version December-2013)
Install the Bloomberg Voice Fonts
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Trading System API Components
- Trading System API Data Dictionary
(639 KB, Version March-2012)
This software is only for users of the Bloomberg Trading System. If you do not have access to the Bloomberg Trading System you will be unable to use this software.
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Bloomberg Utilities
- Bloomberg List Manager Upload/Download Tool
(946 KB, Version October-2007)
List Manager Upload/Download software enables clients to upload baskets of equity orders into the List Manager application on the Bloomberg Professional® service. If you do not have access to the List Manager, you will be unable to use this software.
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Desktop Contributions Application
- Desktop Contributions Application
(802 KB)
This software is only for data contributions to Bloomberg. You will not be able to use this software unless you have been setup as a contributor by a Bloomberg representative.
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Enterprise Solutions
- API Data Dictionary
(3.58 MB, Version March-2012)
Update the API Data Dictionary
Download - Excel Add-in: B-Pipe and Platform (32-Bit)
(181 MB, Version November-2020)
Excel Add-in for Non-BPS Users of Managed B-Pipe and Platform (32-Bit version). Install or update the Excel add-in for EPS products. The Excel add-in for non-BPS users allows EPS solutions clients to subscribe to data via the managed B-PIPE and publish data via the Bloomberg platform. Note: Requires the API data dictionary.
Download - Excel Add-in: B-Pipe and Platform (64-Bit)
(189 MB, Version November-2020)
Excel Add-in for Non-BPS Users of Managed B-Pipe and Platform (64-Bit version). Install or update the Excel add-in for EPS products. The Excel add-in for non-BPS users allows EPS solutions clients to subscribe to data via the managed B-PIPE and publish data via the Bloomberg platform. Note: Requires the API data dictionary.
Download - Legacy Excel Add-In for Non-BPS Users of Managed B-Pipe and Platform (32-Bit version)
(9.36 MB, Version June-2013)
Install or update the Excel Add-In for EPS products. The Excel Add-In for Non-BPS users allows EPS Solutions clients to subscribe to data via the Managed B-PIPE and publish data via the Bloomberg Platform. Note: This component requires the API Data Dictionary.
Download - Bloomberg Enterprise IB
(408 MB, Version January-2021)
Enterprise IB is an intra-firm communication and collaboration suite of products.
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Bloomberg Quant Platform
- Bloomberg Quant Platform (BQuant)
(567 MB, Version January-2021)
Install or update the Bloomberg Quant Platform (BQuant) software. This software is only for users of the Bloomberg Quant Platform (BQuant). If you do not have access to BQuant you will be unable to use this software.BQuant is an interactive development platform that enables buy-side clients to evaluate investment hypotheses, create interactive visualizations, and publish applications to other Bloomberg users. Contact your Bloomberg representative for more details.
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DOCUMENTS
Bloomberg Professional Download Windows 10
- Access Point on Demand (APOD)
(1.19 MB, Version 10/2017)
Step-by-step guide to creating your own Access Point (BBA terminal) with a Bloomberg Anywhere subscription.
Download - Basic Bloomberg Tech Functions
(60 KB, Version 03/2015)
User guide for Basic Bloomberg Tech Functions.
Download - Bloomberg 27-inch Flat Panel Display
(2.69 MB, Version 07/2014)
An overview of the Bloomberg 27-inch Flat Panel Display and how to use it.
Download - Bloomberg 23-inch Flat Panel Display
(428 KB, Version 07/2014)
An overview of the Bloomberg 23-inch Flat Panel Display and how to use it.
Download - Bloomberg 19-inch Flat Panel Display
(1.79 MB, Version 10/2012)
An overview of the Bloomberg 19-inch Flat Panel Display and how to use it.
Download - Bloomberg 17-inch Flat Panel Display
(283 KB, Version 04/2005)
An overview of the Bloomberg 17-inch Flat Panel Display and how to use it.
Download - Bloomberg 15-inch Compact Display
(336 KB, Version 02/2010)
An overview of the Bloomberg 15-inch Compact Display and how to use it.
Download - Bloomberg Free Trial Installation Guide
(312 KB, Version 03/2011)
Guide how to install, configure and connect the Bloomberg Terminal® software with a free trial subscription.
Download - Bloomberg Keyboard 4 (Starboard)
(456 KB, Version 06/2014)
Installation and Reference Guide for the Bloomberg Keyboard 4 (Starboard).
Download - Bloomberg Keyboard 3 (Freeboard)
(308 KB, Version 12/2007)
Installation and Reference Guide for the Bloomberg Keyboard 3 (Freeboard).
Download - Bloomberg Keyboard 2
(836 KB, Version 11/2005)
Installation and Reference Guide for the Bloomberg Keyboard 2.
Download - Bloomberg Keyboard (Centerboard)
(501 KB, Version 05/2005)
Installation and Reference Guide for the Bloomberg Keyboard (Centerboard).
Download - Bloomberg Anywhere For Mobile Customers
(456 KB, Version 03/2018)
Guide to setting up and maintaining the Bloomberg Anywhere for Mobile Customers Software and connectivity requirements.
Download - Bloomberg Personal Authentication Device (B-Unit 3)
(1.77 MB, Version 06/2014)
Overview and user guide for the Bloomberg Personal Authication Device (B-Unit 3).
Download - Bloomberg Personal Authentication Device (B-Unit 2)
(195 KB, Version 02/2010)
Overview and user guide for the Bloomberg Personal Authication Device (B-Unit 2).
Download - Bloomberg Personal Authentication Device (B-Unit)
(194 KB, Version 12/2008)
Overview and user guide for the Bloomberg Personal Authication Device (B-Unit).
Download - Bloomberg Silent Installation Setup
(171 KB, Version 01/12/2021)
This guide provides assistance to install the Bloomberg Terminal® software silently and unattended.
Download - Desktop Contributions Application Guide
(2 MB, Version 10/2016)
Desktop Contributions Application Installation and Technical Reference
Download - iPad Transactional Products
(1.51 KB, Version 05/2013)
Technical guide to enable Transactional Products on Bloomberg Anywhere for iPad
Download - Minimum File & Registry Rights
(162 KB, Version 11/10/2020)
Details of the minimum Windows file and registry rights required for running the Bloomberg Software, Office Tools and receiving automatic updates.
Download - New Hardware Brochure
(18.11 MB, Version 06/2014)
The Bloomberg Leasing program is designed to maximize convenience and reduce all-in costs. Our aim is to provide the highest-quality monitors to suit your workflow needs exactly.
Download - PC Requirements
(619 KB, Version 01/04/2021)
Workstation requirements for users of the Bloomberg Terminal®.
Download - Popup Menu User Reference
(163 KB, Version 05/2005)
User guide to Configure Bloomberg Desktop Options.
Download - Software Compatibility Matrix
(335 KB, Version 09/2020)
Full listing of all the supported versions of Windows and other required third party software for the Bloomberg software to work as designed.
Download - Software Installation Guide
(1.28 MB, Version 04/2020)
User guide to installing and configuring the Bloomberg Terminal® Software.
Download - Testing Your Bloomberg Terminal
(88 KB, Version 10/2010)
User guide to describes the tour installation process.
Download - Network Connectivity Guide
(1.21 MB, Version 11/10/2020)
Administrator guide to the network transport and security specifications for installing and maintaining the Bloomberg Terminal®.
Download - Vista’s or a Later OS’s SetPermissions Tool
(182 KB, Version 01/2013)
User guide for SetPermissions Tool which sets correct user permissions to use Bloomberg in Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Vista, 7 and 8.
Download - Office 2003 End of Life Cycle FAQ
(21 KB, Version 09/2015)
Microsoft Office 2003 End of Life Cycle FAQ for Bloomberg Terminal®.
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