After successful installation of version 8.11.07.03, confirm the prerequisites are active:
If all succeed, the prerequisites were properly satisfied.
Version 8.11.07.03 of Bentley CONNECT Edition desktop applications is a stable, powerful release—but only if the underlying environment matches its strict prerequisites. Pay special attention to WebView2, .NET 6.0, and the CONNECTION Client; these are the three most commonly missed items leading to failure.
By following the hardware, OS, dependency, and network guidelines above, you will ensure a smooth installation and optimal performance for MicroStation, OpenRoads, OpenBuildings, or any other Bentley product carrying this version number. prerequisites for bentley desktop applications v8 11 07 03
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For network licensing (SELECTserver or Legacy SLM):
| Error Message | Root Cause | Resolution |
|---------------|------------|-------------|
| 0x80070643 – Fatal error during installation | Corrupt .NET Framework or pending reboot | Run .NET Repair Tool, reboot, retry |
| Unable to load DLL 'SQLite.Interop.dll' | Missing VC++ runtime or blocked by antivirus | Install VC++ 2013 x64 & x86 and exclude Bentley folders from AV scanning |
| Bentley.Common.MsiHost has stopped working | UAC too high or insufficient temp space | Set UAC to default (4th notch), clean %TEMP% |
| The CONNECTION Client failed to initialize | Missing WebView2 or outdated Edge | Install WebView2 Runtime and update Edge | After successful installation of version 8
Supported OS (64-bit only):
Explicitly NOT supported:
✅ Before installing v8.11.07.03, ensure your Windows build number is updated through the latest General Distribution Release (GDR) —specifically, the VC++ redistributables and .NET runtime patches included in recent cumulative updates. If all succeed, the prerequisites were properly satisfied
Bentley applications (especially AssetWise, ProjectWise, or OpenUtilities) may need database connectivity:
| Database Platform | Required Driver | |------------------|----------------| | Oracle | Oracle Instant Client 19c (64‑bit) or ODBC driver 12.2 | | SQL Server | SQL Server Native Client 11.0 (or ODBC Driver 13/17) | | SQLite | Built‑in (no separate install needed) | | Spatial Databases (PostGIS, SQLite Spatial) | GDAL 3.x or FDO Provider (included) |
Configuration step: For Oracle, set environment variable TNS_ADMIN and ensure OCI.DLL is accessible via PATH.