Install or Update software through Autodesk Desktop App without Administrator permissions

Autodesk Support

Oct 8, 2023


Products and versions covered


Issue:

Is possible to update/install Autodesk products through the Autodesk Desktop App, without Administrator permissions?

Solution:

The installation process always needs to install programs or modules on the C:\ drive (no matter if trying to install from a direct installer or from the Desktop App) 
It is always recommended having Administrator rights to install Autodesk software properly.

Find below the folders and registry key that need permission

HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Installer\Products\
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Autodesk
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\

C:\Autodesk
C:\Programdata
C:\Program Files
C:\Program Files(x86)
C:\users\%username%

Products:

All Desktop Products;


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