Installing AutoCAD 2004 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10
NOTE: We currently only support US unlocked versions of 2004 on 64bit OS. European or locked US support 2004 is limited only to 32bit Windows 7, 8 and Windows 10.
Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2004 on newer versions of 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10
How to install AutoCAD 2004
Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Longbow Converter tool
Insert your AutoCAD CD into your CDRom drive
Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
Using the “…” button, path the to your AutoCAD CD
Click “Run Old Installer”
Read and follow all the prompts
Once the AutoCAD setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the AutoCAD setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions…
When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog…
**it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acad2004 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2004)**.
While installing…
If you see an error in install “.NET Runtime Optimization Service has stopped working” – simply ignore by clicking the “Close Program” button
Do not reboot if asked to do so
Once installed
Do not reboot if asked to do so
Make sure to fully close the setup program when the installation is complete.
Back in the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Finally, reboot your PC and run your AutoCAD as normal
NOTE: When starting AutoCAD, if you see a warning dialog when you run saying “This program has known compatibility issues”
Copy the service pack exe installer to folder path c:\Autodesk\sp
Start the Converter App
select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
Using the “. . .” button, pick the c:\Autodesk\sp folder
click “Fix Old Program“.
Now you can run the service pack exe installer from Windows explorer as normal
Troubleshooting
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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Ok, I understand how to install Acad 2004. However, it comes in three modules; Autodesk Land Desktop; Autodesk Civil Design; and Autodesk Survey. Desktop must be installed first, then Civil Design and then Survey. What is the procedure for the last two, assuming that Desktop is installed as described hereon. I look forward to using your software, but need to understand how to make the complete installation. Thank you.
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Ok, I understand how to install Acad 2004. However, it comes in three modules; Autodesk Land Desktop; Autodesk Civil Design; and Autodesk Survey. Desktop must be installed first, then Civil Design and then Survey. What is the procedure for the last two, assuming that Desktop is installed as described hereon. I look forward to using your software, but need to understand how to make the complete installation. Thank you.
Please contact Longbow Software support directly, they can help explain what you need to do – https://shop.longbowsoftware.com/contact-send.sc
Does it work the same for autocad 2005?
Check out this blog https://blog.longbowsoftware.com/installing-autocad-2005-on-windows-7-and-windows-8/
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Plz tell me how run AutoCAD 2004 on window 7 ... Why not install and show
Follow these instructions https://blog.longbowsoftware.com/installing-autocad-2004-on-windows-7-and-windows-8/
https://blog.longbowsoftware.com/installing-autocad-2004-on-windows-7-and-windows-8/