Desktop Validator Installation Guide

Overview

This article provides steps to install the Desktop Validator application using the .msi installer file. It includes both the standard installation method and instructions for enabling the “Run as Administrator” option for MSI files via the Windows Registry.

Method 1: Install Desktop Validator Using the .MSI File

Steps

1. Download or locate the Desktop Validator .msi installer.
2. Open an elevated Command Prompt (Run as Administrator).
3. Run the following command, replacing the path with your actual installer location:

msiexec /i "C:\path\to\installer.msi"

This will launch the MSI installer and begin the setup process.

Method 2: Add “Run as Administrator” Option for MSI Files

Windows does not natively provide a “Run as administrator” right‑click option for .msi files. To enable this, update the Windows Registry as follows:

⚠️ Warning

Editing the Windows Registry can cause system issues if done incorrectly. Proceed only if you are comfortable editing registry values. Create a restore point if possible.

Steps

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
2. Navigate to:
   HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Msi.Package\shell
3. Right‑click the shell key → New > Key, and name it:
   runas
4. Inside the new runas key:
   Double‑click (Default)
   Set its value to: Run as administrator
5. Create the command subkey:
   Right‑click the runas key → New > Key → name it:
   command
6. Set the (Default) value of the command key to:
   msiexec /i "%1"
7. Close the Registry Editor.
8. Reboot the computer.

After rebooting, right‑clicking any .msi file will now show Run as administrator.

Summary

You can install Desktop Validator directly using the msiexec command or enable the Run as administrator context menu for .msi files through a registry update. Both methods ensure the installer runs with proper administrative privileges.