Vista/Win7/8 - Run as Admin

Common issue - "Cannot create a file when that file already exists"

To set security for running takeoff within "C:\Program Files (x86)" one needs to set permissions to run as Administrator.

 

1. Locate takeoff.exe and right-click properties

 

File Properties

 

2. Check "Run as Administrator"

 

Run as Admin

 

Optionally check Eight Forums