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Code Composer v3.3 on Windows 7 64bit without administrator rights

Krzysztof Iwaniuk
Prodigy 30 points

Dear All,

I've installed Code Composer v3.3 on Windows 7 64bit Enterprise and to run it I need administrator rights.

I've question to all Code Composer users - especcially to Code Composer developers: which resource Code Composer 3.3 needs from system it needs administrator account? If it needs just registry key access - I can set that rights, similar to special system folders. But requirements from administrators to give all users who use Code Composer 3.3 administrator rights is ridiculous. Maybe I haven't read all forum threads about that topic. If yes - I'm sorry, but there is a lot of threads where conclusion is: use administrator account.

Thanks for all reply

 

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    TI__Guru**** 450031 points

    Hello,

    The reason why we recommend using the admin account is because it is the easiest way to get going. If that is not an option, try:

    Registry: Set the permissions to the following (including stuff underneath)

    \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Texas Instruments

    \HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\GODSP

    \HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT

    And also for files, everything inside the CCS Installation directory.

    After these changes, if *should* work. The reason why I say 'should' is because CCSv3.3 is not officially support on Windows 7. It was never tested on it and to be honest, people's success with being able to use it with Windows 7-64 has been hit or miss (though mostly a hit).

    Good luck

    ki

  • 0 in reply to Ki
    Prodigy 30 points

    Hello,

    Thanks for response.

    I've given user rights to registry keys and CCS folder.

    Unfortunately it doesn't work. Code Composer under Win7 runs cc_setup and requires administrator rights.

    Another user (with administrator rights) run it without problems - but he must choose 'run as administrator' at Code Composer icon.

    As I know CCS runs cc_setup when there is no saved configuration (jtag, processor) - usually at first time. Maybe cc_setup save configuration in directory/registry key, where normal users haven't access and CCS runs cc_setup because it doesn't see any config? Maybe WinXP give access to that location (or registry key) to all users but Win7 denied it?

    Best regards,

    Krzysztof

  • 0 in reply to Krzysztof Iwaniuk
    TI__Guru**** 450031 points

    Krzysztof Iwaniuk said:
    Unfortunately it doesn't work. Code Composer under Win7 runs cc_setup and requires administrator rights.

    If you are trying to have cc_setup launch cc_app, then you will need to set the properties of cc_app to run in XP mode and as administrator. Otherwise you are better off directly launching cc_app yourself.

  • 0 in reply to Ki
    Prodigy 30 points

    After setting permissions to registry keys I see additional effects: my Internet Explorer and Office Outlook doesn't work. I suppose it is after changing permission to main branch "\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT" (I had to restore system from restore point). Are there any other solutions to run Code Composer without administrator account? Checking 'run in XP mode' doesn't work.

     

  • 0 in reply to Krzysztof Iwaniuk
    TI__Guru**** 450031 points

    Krzysztof Iwaniuk said:
    I suppose it is after changing permission to main branch "\HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT"

    ohh, sorry about that. Maybe you can get away without setting the permissions for that and just set the other two.

    Otherwise I'm afraid I don't have many other suggestions. CCSv3 was never officially supported on Windows 7 and I believe the people who did get it to work had admin rights. Sorry

    ki