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    How to Start MicroStation "As Administrator"

      Product: MicroStation
      Version: N/A
      Environment: Windows Vista, 7, 8 or 10
      Area: Configuration
      Subarea: General

    Start MicroStation with Administrator privileges from a logged in "normal" user.

    Background

    In Windows 7 and 8 processes and applications are by default initiated as "normal user" rather than with "administrator rights" even if the logged in user starting this processes has "Administrator" privileges.

    Windows essentially keeps you running as a common user even while on an Administrator account.

    A user need to explicitly tell Windows to run a process or application with "Administrator Rights".

    Steps to Accomplish

    Option 1 - Start MicroStation "As Administrator" Once (or Manually)

    1. Right click on MicroStation's shortcut

    2. Select "Run As Administrator" from the context menu as shown in the picture below

    Option 2 - Always Run As Administrator

    1. Right click on MicroStation's shortcut

    2. Select the "Compatibility" tab 

    3. Tick "Run As Administrator" as shown in the picture below

    4. Click "Apply" then "Ok"

    Option 3 - Manually Run As Administrator from Windows 8 and 8.1 Metro Interface

    1. In Metro home or in "All Apps" screen, locate the MicroStation's shortcut 

    2. Right Click on MicroStation (or other App) in the search results or App list

     For Windows 8: 

    3. Select "Run As Administrator" from the bottom bar as shown in the picture below

    See Also

    Troubleshooting installation and activation issues.

    Troubleshooting Installation and Activation Issues in High Security Environments

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    • Marco Salino Created by Bentley Colleague Marco Salino
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