Download problem

Dave R

Rich explained why you need to use Run as administrator when installing SketchUp 2017. It may appear to function now even though you didn't install correctly but you can pretty much count on problems cropping up. The best thing would be to go back to the installer, right click on it, and choose Run as administrator. Then select the Repair option when the option is presented. There's no point in waiting for problems to occur.

FWIW, I haven't been repeatedly telling you you that using Run as administrator is the correct way to install it just for the fun of it.

joewood

I have spent 20+ years as a systems programmer for large IBM systems. The first rule we learned when diagnose problems is what is different, what has changed ?
The problem in my case there were system changes with the cpu that were needed. if it was stated when the product was release, I missed it.
Where in the literature does it say run as admin.?
Dave, loose the attitude; I don't need it and I don't want it. If you want to maintain it, don't respond to my posts.

.... joe

Dave R

@joewood said:

Dave, loose the attitude; I don't need it and I don't want it. If you want to maintain it, don't respond to my posts.

.... joe

I'm sorry you think I have an attitude. I've only been trying to help you. There was no "attitude" involved on my end.

Box

@joewood said:

Where in the literature does it say run as admin.?

Go here https://help.sketchup.com/en/article/56085
and look at the blue info box attached to Step 2

joewood

finally, an answer.

Box - that was excellent. I have to be more vigilant.

... joe

Box

It's pretty clear who has an attitude problem in this thread.

joewood

be specific

Joe Wood

You're one of the most helpful people I've even known Dave, here and on the other SUp forum

joewood

Dave, after a few days of reflection and a memory dump, I owe you an apology. I was out of bounds in my remarks and you deserve better. I am trying to reflect on my though process and don't have good answer.
Of course, you are trying to help, much more than I do.

I am sorry. ..... joe

Dave R

@joewood, apology accepted.

@Joe Wood, thank you very much.