Prerequisites For Bentley Desktop Applications V8 11 07 03 Work Site
Use this checklist before double-clicking the MSI or EXE:
| Step | Action | Pass/Fail |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| 1 | Uninstall any previous Bentley "CONNECT Edition" (Version 10.x or 08.11.07.xx lower) | |
| 2 | Run Windows Update (all critical & security updates) | |
| 3 | Install .NET Framework 4.8.1 | |
| 4 | Install VC++ Redist (2015-2022) x64 | |
| 5 | Disable antivirus real-time scanning (temporarily) | |
| 6 | Verify 50GB free on C:\ (or install drive) | |
| 7 | Verify GPU driver is 'Studio' or 'Enterprise' (not Game Ready) | |
| 8 | Delete %TEMP%\Bentley folder (old cache) | |
| 9 | Right-click installer → "Run as Administrator" | | Use this checklist before double-clicking the MSI or
If you skip this, your app will launch in "View Only" or "7-Day Trial" mode, then lock you out. If you skip this, your app will launch