/
Installing software on Engineering IT managed computer
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)
- 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. Be VERY CAREFUL if you chose this option.
Method #2
- Copy the installation file/s to a white-listed folder (Here is a list of white-listed folders).
- 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. 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.
, multiple selections available,
Related content
Blocked Application (AppLocker)
Blocked Application (AppLocker)
More like this
Local Administrator Access to your Computer
Local Administrator Access to your Computer
Read with this
Coding on your Engineering Managed Windows Computer
Coding on your Engineering Managed Windows Computer
More like this
Secondary Account: Claim and Change Password for secondary account used for privileged access to your UT computer
Secondary Account: Claim and Change Password for secondary account used for privileged access to your UT computer
Read with this
Common Software and Deployment Policy
Common Software and Deployment Policy
More like this
Matlab - How to install and license Matlab
Matlab - How to install and license Matlab
Read with this