Jump to content
3DCoat Forums

Run as administrator


Fabio Dona
 Share

Recommended Posts

  • Member

Andrew posted this on twitter:

"I made other approach to solve UAC problem - if 3DC is not run as admin by some reason, 3D-Coat will work but show warning at the start."

I don't know if I'm missing something, but a program only needs admin privileges to make changes in the system. A normal application doesn't need to be run as administrator. The right thing to do is to make a program run for all users. Unless it's a application that really needs to make changes in system folders.

Just make 3d-coat run correctly with a non-administrative user account and the "problem" is solved...

In fact I'm using it as non admin just fine. I just had it installed outside any system folders(outside "program files")

Also it's a good idea to install shortcuts for all users.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Unfortunately on Vista, I am unable to create brushes, masks and materials without running in 3DC in admin mode ATM.The real problem IMHO is vista. It's a piece of trash. I have the same problem with other applications if I don't run them in admin mode. :(

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Member
Unfortunately on Vista, I am unable to create brushes, masks and materials without running in 3DC in admin mode ATM.The real problem IMHO is vista. It's a piece of trash. I have the same problem with other applications if I don't run them in admin mode. :(

This is weird, really. I'm using Windows 7. I don't have any problems running any applications as standard user.

I noticed though, if I try to install 3d-coat to the default location inside "Program Files", then I need to run as administrator. Otherwise undo does not work. When I install to other place, say, C:\3dcoat, then any user has access to that folder ("Program Files" is a system folder) and 3d coat works.

Because of this, I think the problem is because 3d-coat is trying to access something that requires administrative rights, that's why I think it's not a problem with windows. I can be wrong.. I haven't tested it on Vista...

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I'm sure it will run correct on Win7, that is why I am so looking forward get receiving my copy. :D

I think it is just a Vista problem, honestly. I really do. I don't have this problem in XP or Linux.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

 Share

×
×
  • Create New...