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Installing Bentley Desktop Applications V8i (specifically those requiring the Prerequisites Pack v08.11.07.03, often used with SELECTseries 2 or 3) requires a specific environment to ensure stability, particularly on Windows 7, 8, or 10. The Prerequisites Pack installs essential Microsoft components that the software depends on Georgia Department of Transportation – GDOT (.gov)

2. Operating System Requirements

2.1 Supported Operating Systems (As Tested by Bentley)

| OS | Edition | Service Pack | Bitness | |---|---|---|---| | Windows 7 | Professional, Enterprise, Ultimate | SP1 | 64-bit | | Windows 8 / 8.1 | Pro, Enterprise | Update required | 64-bit | | Windows 10 | Pro, Enterprise, Education | Version 1607 – 21H2 | 64-bit | | Windows Server 2012 R2 | Standard, Datacenter | - | 64-bit | | Windows Server 2016 | Standard, Datacenter | - | 64-bit | Windows XP: Professional SP3 (32-bit) recommended

5. Software & Runtime Dependencies

The following must be present before launching the installer (installer may not auto-fetch them on disconnected systems). Activation Status: Microsoft

• Windows XP: Professional SP3 (32-bit) recommended.
• Windows Vista: Business or Ultimate (SP1 or higher).
• Windows 7: Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate.

  Required Exclusions:

  Add the following paths to your AV whitelist before installation: particularly on Windows 7

• Activation Status:

  Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1: Essential for the application's framework.