Installing Software on ME IT-Managed Windows OS Computers
Mechanical Engineering computers have a 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 for all users which will install it to C:\Program Files or C:\Program Files (x86). This will usually require administrator rights.
Exceptions: If the application will not install to a default Windows folder, you may need to contact ME IT for assistance with your installation. In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders (requires login to UT Wikis first).
NOTE: Developers/programmers should develop code or scripts in one of the white-listed folders in your Windows profile (requires login to UT Wikis first).
Installing software on your Engineering computer, please follow one of these two methods.
NOTE: It is against UT policy and dangerous to use your administrative account for every day use including reading email and browsing the web. Use an admin account for elevating a User Account Control (UAC) prompt. DO NOT use it as your primary user login account. Administrator access will be revoked permanently if it is abused.
Method #1 (Recommended)
Copy application installation file(s) to C:\Software.
Right-click the executable and choose "Run as Administrator".
Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
Most programs should be installed in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.
Exceptions: In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders (requires login to UT Wikis first). Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option. Software may behave unexpectedly when installed in non-typical folder paths.
Method #2
Copy the installation file(s) to a white-listed folder (Here is a list of white-listed folders - requires login to UT Wikis first).
Double-click the executable.
Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
Most programs should be installed in "C:\Program Files" or "C:\Program Files (x86)".
If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.
Exceptions: In some cases, applications might need to be installed in one of our pre-defined white-listed folders (requires login to UT Wikis first). Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option. Software may behave unexpectedly when installed in non-typical folder paths.