Microstation V8i Windows 11

MicroStation V8i (specifically SELECTseries 10 or SS4) on Windows 11

While it is technically possible to run MicroStation V8i on Windows 11, it is not officially supported by Bentley Systems. Users may encounter compatibility issues, and the software may not perform optimally. microstation v8i windows 11

Crash on Open

| Problem | Symptom | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Splash screen appears, then disappears. | Delete %APPDATA%\Bentley\MicroStation V8i\*.prf and ustation.upf | | License Not Found | SELECTserver error 13 | Run %ProgramFiles(x86)%\Bentley\_Shared\Licensing\licconfig.exe as Admin. Re-enter server. | | Black Views | Models are invisible until you zoom. | Toggle View > Display Style > Wireframe then back to Hidden Line . Or switch to DirectX renderer. | | Cursor Lags | Crosshair moves 1 second behind mouse. | Turn OFF "Smooth scrolling" in Windows 11 mouse settings. Set MS_DISABLE_ACCEL=1 in system variables. | | Reference Files Fail | "Cannot open raster file" | Win11 changed network path handling. Map a drive letter (e.g., R:\ ) instead of using UNC paths ( \\server\share ). | MicroStation V8i (specifically SELECTseries 10 or SS4) on

Part 1: The Core Compatibility Verdict (Short Answer)

Conclusion

End of Support

MicroStation V8i reached on December 31, 2021 . It is not certified or officially supported for use on Windows 11. | Delete %APPDATA%\Bentley\MicroStation V8i\*

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