Error 42: This Package Requires Administrative Privileges To Install In VI Package Manager

Updated Nov 21, 2025

Reported In

Software

  • LabVIEW 2018
  • LabVIEW Biomedical Toolkit
  • JKI VI Package Manager

Issue Details

  • My VI Package Manager error logs display error 42. How can I troubleshoot this?
  • During the installation of the NI LabVIEW Biomedical Toolkit, the VI Package Manager reports the following error: 


Error Code: 42
Error Source: PreInstall.vi<ERR>
This package requires administrative privileges to install. Please restart VIPM and LabVIEW as an Administrator to continue installation

How can I solve this error?
 

Solution

This error happens because the installation requires administrator privileges. To resolve it:

  1. Relaunch VI Package Manager and LabVIEW as administrator by right-clicking on the program icon and select Run as Administrator.
  2. Re-attempt the installation of the NI LabVIEW Biomedical Toolkit.

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