Incorrect detection of Windows 10 Home Edition as Server Edition

This seems a current issue for them:
Rhinoceros : Platform not supported error while launching - #11 by archz2 - Rhino for Windows - McNeel Forum

Rhino is not supported on Windows Server-But i am running Win 10 Pro - #24 by davidcockey - Rhino - McNeel Forum

What I get from Rhinoceros 3D - Wikipedia is the program may be tied into AutoDesk or other CAD/CAM program if installed.

hsehestedt said:

Question: Are you getting that error when you try to install the product or only after it has been installed and you try to run it?

The installation goes fine. When I run the software , then upon startup I get this message and Rhino closes after pressing the ok button.

hsehestedt said:

1) Make sure you have the current version. Version 7 indicates that it is supported on Win 8.1, 10, 11.

Yes it is happening in version 7.20, 7.19, 7.5 and 7.8. I have version 6 also installed but it runs smoothly.

hsehestedt said:

2) Right-click the installer and select Properties. On the General tab, if you see a checkbox that says "Unblock", check it, then click on "OK".

There's no unblock option. I guess it's already unblocked.

hsehestedt said:

3) If the problem is happening during installation, try once again right-clicking on the installer and selecting properties, but this time go to the Compatibility tab. Try running the compatibility troubleshooter. I have no idea whether this will help for an installer, but it's worth a shot.

I ran the compatibility troubleshooter. I ran it in compatibility mode for 7 and 8 but still faced the same issue. Troubleshooter couldn't identify the problem.

I would expect an application to check for the Windows Edition & Version in the Registry at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
The entry ProductName will be, in your case, be Windows 10 Home - I don't know if yours will also add the bit about single language.
[Don't be confused by the entry ReleaseId being 2009. This entry is no longer in active use and has been allowed to become out of date & useless. Windows now uses the entry DisplayVersion instead.]

Do you have any reference to Windows Server anywhere in that Registry Key?

All the best,
Denis

Given this is being reported by multiple users (above) it might be best to add yourself to one of those threads on their site to see if this possible bug is resolved.

Try3 said:

I would expect an application to check for the Windows Edition & Version in the Registry at
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion
The entry ProductName will be, in your case, be Windows 10 Home - I don't know if yours will also add the bit about single language.
[Don't be confused by the entry ReleaseId being 2009. This entry is no longer in active use and has been allowed to become out of date & useless. Windows now uses the entry DisplayVersion instead.]

Do you have any reference to Windows Server anywhere in that Registry Key?

All the best,
Denis

I get this in the registry key. Don't see Windows Server.


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dalchina said:

Given this is being reported by multiple users (above) it might be best to add yourself to one of those threads on their site to see if this possible bug is resolved.

Already added. Haven't seen any solution so far. I thought of posting here as well since it's Windows version detection thing.



I am currently running a search for the keyword 'Windows Server'. Found this in 'Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager\SubSystems'



This is the only entry in my entire registry that contains the term 'Windows Server'

Your perfectly normal first diagram indicates that your application must be looking in a strange place,

My equivalent Registry entry for your final diagram is
%SystemRoot%\system32\csrss.exe ObjectDirectory=\Windows SharedSection=1024,20480,768 Windows=On SubSystemType=Windows ServerDll=basesrv,1 ServerDll=winsrv:UserServerDllInitialization,3 ServerDll=sxssrv,4 ProfileControl=Off MaxRequestThreads=16
so I'd say that no application should be looking there to find out the Windows Edition.

By the way, that entry you blanked out in red in your first diagram can be changed if you want. Nothing else depends on it. The owner & org info appears in your WinVer dialog and that's about it.
Change Registered Owner and Organization - TenForumsTutorials



Thanks for the rep,
All the best,
Denis