Prerequisites For Bentley Desktop Applications V8 11 07 03 Verified
When running Setup_Bentley_v8.11.07.03.exe, the installer’s prerequisite checker looks for these four Bentley-managed components. You cannot bypass them.
| Component | Version Verified for 8.11.07.03 | Purpose | |-----------|--------------------------------|---------| | Bentley.Internal.Runtime | 1.1.16.24 | Dependency injection & service hosting | | Bentley.IoT.Agent | 2.1.3.0 | Real-time sensor data integration | | OpenPlant ModelServer Support | 2.5.0.0 | Concurrent modeling workflows | | ContextShare Host | 0.9.4.18 | iModel 2.0 sharing services |
Disable non-Microsoft services (msconfig → Selective startup). Antivirus (e.g., CrowdStrike, Symantec) can prevent DLL registration. When running Setup_Bentley_v8
| Requirement | Specification | Verification Method |
|-------------|---------------|----------------------|
| Architecture | x64 (AMD64/Intel64) | systeminfo | find "System Type" |
| UAC (User Account Control) | Must not block admin tokens | Set to default level (not disabled) |
| Long Paths | Enabled | Group Policy: Enable Win32 long paths |
| .NET Framework | 4.8.1 (final build) | Get-ItemProperty -Path "HKLM:SOFTWARE\Microsoft\NET Framework Setup\NDP\v4\Full" |
⚠️ Verified Warning: v8.11.07.03 will not install on Windows 7, Windows 8, or any 32-bit OS. The installer blocks these immediately with error code
E_Prereq_OS_Version. ⚠️ Verified Warning: v8
| Windows Edition | Service Pack / Build | Verification Status | | --- | --- | --- | | Windows 10 Pro/Enterprise | 22H2 (Build 19045) | Fully Verified | | Windows 11 Pro/Enterprise | 23H2 (Build 22631) | Fully Verified | | Windows Server 2019 (for remote desktop deployments) | 1809+ | Verified (limited GUI testing) | | Windows 10 LTSC 2021 | N/A | Community-verified, but not official |
⚠️ Windows 7/8.x are not supported.
%ProgramFiles%\Bentley\<Application>\*
%ProgramData%\Bentley\*
%LocalAppData%\Bentley\*
%Temp%\Bentley_Install_*
%AppData%\Bentley\*
Ensure no pending reboots. A pending .NET patch will make the installer hang at 98%.