| 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 and Windows 11 Question : r/civilengineering microstation v8i windows 11
MicroStation V8i (specifically versions like SELECTseries 10) is not officially supported or certified for use on Windows 11 Bentley Systems | Problem | Symptom | Solution | |
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. | | Black Views | Models are invisible until you zoom
has designated V8i as a deprecated product that has reached its end of support, recommending instead that users upgrade to MicroStation CONNECT Edition
: Newer versions of the Bentley Connection Client (required for licensing) can sometimes conflict with the legacy V8i licensing service.