Keep a dedicated partition with Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel). Boot into Windows 10 when using V8i. This avoids all Windows 11 driver issues.
Windows 11, released in October 2021, brings a fresh and modern interface, improved performance, and enhanced security features. However, its stricter hardware requirements and changes to the operating system architecture have raised concerns about compatibility with older software applications.
| Feature | Status | Notes | |---------|--------|-------| | Installation | Possible (workarounds needed) | May require legacy .NET 3.5, Visual C++ redistributables, and admin rights. | | Launch & Basic 2D/3D | Functional | Works on many Win11 22H2/23H2/24H2 builds. | | MDL Applications | Partial | Older MDL apps may crash or fail to load. | | Printing/Plotting | Unreliable | Missing or broken drivers for modern plotters. | | Licensing (SELECTserver) | Often fails | Legacy licensing services may not run on Win11. | | File Open/Save dialogs | Works | Some users report slow network drive access. | | ProjectWise integration | Unstable | Older ProjectWise V8i clients not compatible with Win11. |
: Certain features like RealDWG may require newer .NET versions (like .NET 8) that are not natively compatible with V8i.
Older graphics drivers required for V8i stability may conflict with Windows 11’s modern driver architecture.
Keep a dedicated partition with Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel). Boot into Windows 10 when using V8i. This avoids all Windows 11 driver issues.
Windows 11, released in October 2021, brings a fresh and modern interface, improved performance, and enhanced security features. However, its stricter hardware requirements and changes to the operating system architecture have raised concerns about compatibility with older software applications. microstation v8i windows 11
| Feature | Status | Notes | |---------|--------|-------| | Installation | Possible (workarounds needed) | May require legacy .NET 3.5, Visual C++ redistributables, and admin rights. | | Launch & Basic 2D/3D | Functional | Works on many Win11 22H2/23H2/24H2 builds. | | MDL Applications | Partial | Older MDL apps may crash or fail to load. | | Printing/Plotting | Unreliable | Missing or broken drivers for modern plotters. | | Licensing (SELECTserver) | Often fails | Legacy licensing services may not run on Win11. | | File Open/Save dialogs | Works | Some users report slow network drive access. | | ProjectWise integration | Unstable | Older ProjectWise V8i clients not compatible with Win11. | Keep a dedicated partition with Windows 10 LTSC
: Certain features like RealDWG may require newer .NET versions (like .NET 8) that are not natively compatible with V8i. Windows 11, released in October 2021, brings a
Older graphics drivers required for V8i stability may conflict with Windows 11’s modern driver architecture.