Installing software on Engineering IT managed computer

Engineering computers have security policy in place that restricts execution of applications and scripts to default Windows folders like, C:\Program Files.  When you have a choice ALWAYS install your application to a standard Windows folder. 

Exceptions: If the application will not install in a default Windows folder, you may need to contact our Service Desk for assistance/coaching for your installation. In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders.

NOTE:  Developers should develop code or scripts in one of the white-listed folders in your Windows profile.

Installing software on your Engineering computer, please follow one of these two methods.

Method #1 (Recommended)

  1. Copy application installation file/s to C:\software.
  2. Right-click the executable and choose "Run as Administrator".
  3. Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
  4. Most programs should be installed in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
  5. If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.  
    1. Exceptions: In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders.  Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option.

Method #2 

  1. Copy the installation file/s to a white-listed folder (Here is a list of white-listed folders).
  2. Double-click the executable.
  3. Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
  4. Most programs should be installed in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
  5. If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.  
    1. Exceptions: In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders.  Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option.


NOTE:  It is against UT policy and is dangerous to use your administrative account for every day use including reading email and browsing the web.