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Sage 200 - This application must be run as Administrator

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Summary

Error message when trying to install the Microsoft Power BI Connector

Description

When trying to install the 'Microsoft Power BI connector' via Tools > Installers you may be faced with the below message:


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This is because you don't have the administrative access to install the application and because Sage 200 is installed as a ClickOnce application you can't run as administrator from the start window or via the shortcut on the desktop, however you can via the .exe file by following the steps below. 

Resolution

 NOTE: This workaround is only required when installing the Power BI Connector and the program should be ran as normal after. The installation is done on a per machine basis and only needs to be done once.

  1. Press the Windows Key + R and type in 'Regedit' in the run command and then click OK
  2. Double-click on HKEY_CURRENT_USER and from the drop down go to SOFTWARE > SAGE > MMS 
  3. Double-click on the ClientInstallLocation and copy the path from the Value data Image
  4. Open your file explorer and paste in the path
  5. Here you will be able to find the StandardDesktop.exe if you are using Sage 200 Standard/Education OR the Sage200Desktop.exe for Sage 200 professional 
  6. Right click the correct one for your program and select Run as administrator and log in as normal
  7. Access the program and go to Tools Installers > Install Microsoft Power BI Connector 
  8. Close the app and re-open as normal