Categories: AutoCAD 2008

Installing 32bit AutoCAD 2008 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2008 on newer versions of 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.

Some more common issues stopping you from using your AutoAD are error messages like these…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD 2008”

“FATAL ERROR: Unhandled 0x… Exception…”

You can solve all the problems with your AutoCAD 2008 automatically by using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD 2008 installation so that you can be up and running again.

NOTE: Autodesk no longer supply License Activation codes. Once you have installed your AutoCAD (following the instructions below) you will need to authorize/activate your AutoCAD yourself, find out how by clicking here

How to install AutoCAD 2008

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter App
Insert your AutoCAD 2008 CD into your CDRom drive…
1. Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Using the “. . .” button, select your AutoCAD 2008 installation CD
3. Next, click the “Convert“ button and follow instructions
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Fully close the AutoCAD setup application once complete
  2. Do not reboot, if prompted
  3. Close the Converter App.

Installing the AutoCAD 2008 Service Packs

Installing AutoCAD 2008 sp1

Download the Download the AutoCAD 2008 sp1 zip from here (autocad2008lockedsp1.exe)
Unzip the zip file and simply run the autocad2008lockedsp1.exe – 32-bit as normal

Troubleshooting

– If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:

- Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update

Try downgrading your Internet Explorer (IE) from version 11 to version 10 by following the instructions detailed here

– If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD

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March 10, 2019 at 10:06 am

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November 11, 2018 at 2:51 am

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