What file permissions are required to run HyDraw CAD?
At the time of installation, please utilize an Admin account with antivirus turned off so as to not have the installation blocked.
User Accounts will need full rights to the following folders:
- C:\VEST
- C:\Program Files\VEST
- C:\ProgramData\VEST
- C:\ProgramData\VEST\HyDraw CAD <Version>
- C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet
- C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Local\VEST
- C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Local\VEST\HyDraw CAD <Version>
- C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Roaming\VEST
- C:\Users\%Username%\AppData\Roaming\VEST\HyDraw CAD <Version>
- C:\Users\Public\Documents\VEST
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