Engineering computers have security policies in place that restrict executables and scripts from running except when executed from a predefined white-listed folder.
When installing software on your Engineering computer, please follow one of these two methods.
Method #1
- Copy application installation file to C:\software.
- Right-click the executable and choose "Run as Administrator".
- Enter your administrator account and password when prompted.
- If given the option, ALWAYS install for the ALL USERS or for the ENTIRE computer.
- NOTE: There are instances in which an application will unzip files and try to run additional execuables/scripts during the installation process, so it is important to, "Run as Administrator"
Method #2
- Copy the excutable/script 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.
NOTE: It is against UT policy, best practices and is dangerous to use your administrative account for every day use, like reading email and browsing the web.