This post summarizes the common system and software prerequisites you should verify before installing or upgrading Bentley Desktop Applications (V8i, build 11.07.03). Assume a Windows desktop deployment for engineering/CAD clients (MicroStation, ProjectWise Desktop Integration, Bentley utilities). Use this checklist to reduce install failures and runtime issues.
is a critical foundation for running MicroStation V8i (SELECTseries 2) and related engineering software. This specific pack was released to ensure that all necessary Windows components and libraries are in place before the primary application installation begins. Georgia Department of Transportation – GDOT (.gov) Core Software Components Prerequisites for Bentley Desktop Applications — V8
Bentley.*.exe (e.g., Bentley.IoT.Agent.exe)MicroStation.exeOpenRoadsDesigner.exeBentley.Licensing.Service.execonnect.bentley.com (License validation)ims.bentley.com (Identity management)api.bentley.com (ProjectWise sync)download.bentley.com (Component updates)Reboot: After the prerequisites are "checked off" and installed, you may be prompted to restart your computer before proceeding to the main software installation . Bentley
| Symptom | Root Cause (Verified) | Solution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Installer exits immediately | Missing Windows 10 Universal C Runtime | Install KB2999226 (Windows 10) |
| “The program can’t start because MSVCP140.dll is missing” | VC++ 2015-2022 x64 not installed | Reinstall VC++ redist, reboot |
| Black viewport on model open | GPU driver not WHQL-certified for DirectX 12 | Downgrade to NVIDIA Studio Driver 537.42 (verified stable) |
| License checkout error 0x80070057 | Corrupt .NET Framework configuration | Run dotnet --info, repair .NET 4.8 |
| Crash on “Attach Reference” | Missing WebView2 runtime | Install WebView2 Evergreen Standalone | connect
Disk Space: Approximately 3.5 GB of free space for the full installation, including the prerequisite extraction.