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Why is a random msi running for standard users the first time they open AutoCAD?

Why is a random msi running for standard users the first time they open AutoCAD?

thielen.adam
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Why is a random msi running for standard users the first time they open AutoCAD?

thielen.adam
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AutoCAD 23 and 25. Just running setup as admin through SCCM deployment. Nothing fancy. Serial key licensing.

 

UAC prompts for admin credentials, but if UAC is disabled, which it can't be any longer, it works fine.

 

Can't run this as any other user or it just doesn't work, and just tries to run it again with the standard user. 

 

How do I stop this behavior?

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jorma_heikkuri
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About two weeks have been gone. Autodesk has released again new update, Sep 25, 2025.

https://www.autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/After-installation...

So subtle changes I don't see anything new. All of you can start DWG TrueView without UAC prompt after installation.

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bwilkerson
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This is something Autodesk needs to address with a patch that can be installable and distributed. The installer can create the necessary registry keys.  Future installers need to address this issue at the time of the install instead of putting the burden on the schools and companies that use the software.

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