If you are trying to install your old version of AutoCAD 2007 on new versions of Windows 10 you can run into lots of problems. Because there are so many issues, we created an App called the Longbow Converter to automatically smooth over installation and running issues for you.
All you need to do is follow these steps to install your AutoCAD 2007 on Windows 10 and make it work…
IMPORTANT NOTE: Autodesk no longer supply License Activation codes for this version of AutoCAD. The best way is to transfer your existing license to the new PC but there are other options, we document them here
How to install AutoCAD 2007
- Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
- Start the Longbow Converter tool
- Insert your AutoCAD 2007 CD into your CDRom drive
- select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
- Using the “…” button, path the to your AutoCAD 2007 CD
- Click “Run Old Installer”
- Read and follow all the prompts
- Once the AutoCAD 2007 setup starts, stop and read the next step…
- In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions…
- When you click the Install link from your setup you may see a dialog box appear saying – “This program has compatibility issues” – simply check the “Don’t show this message again” and then click the “Run the program without getting help” button
- When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acad2007 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2007)**.
- Once AutoCAD has installed, completely close setup
- Now go back to 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”, simply click “Don’t show this message again” and then click “Run the Program…”
Installing AutoCAD 2007 Sp1
- Download and unzip the AutoCAD 2007 Sp1
- Copy the autocad2007sp1.exe to folder path c:\Autodesk\sp
- Start the Converter, select the 3rd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\sp folder and click Fix.
- Now you can run the autocad2007sp1.exe from Windows explorer and install normally.
- Next install sp2 just below…
Installing AutoCAD 2007 Sp2
- Download and unzio the AutoCAD 2007 Sp2
- Copy the autocad2007sp2.exe to folder path c:\Autodesk\sp
- Start the Converter, select the 3rd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\sp folder and click Fix.
- Now you can run the autocad2007sp2.exe from Windows explorer and install normally.
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
- Perhaps you have a SATA drive – Activation problems with AutoCAD 2006 and AutoCAD 2007
– 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
I AM RUNNING AUTOCAD 2007 ON WINDOWS 7.
IF I UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 10, WILL AUTOCAD 2007 STILL RUN, OR DO I NEED TO RELOAD IT
You must uninstall before upgrading to Windows 10… We have a blog on the subject – https://blog.longbowsoftware.com/upgrading-your-working-autocad-to-a-new-microsoft-windows-version/
WhenI open my autocad 2007 software it does not work. Now what will I Do?
Please contact Longbow Software Free Tech Support for help – https://longbowsoftware.com/contact