Categories: AutoCAD 2011

Installing AutoCAD Architecture 2011 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

NOTE: This blog post specifically solves issues related to these error messages on installation of AutoCAD ADT 2011…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® Architecture® 2011”
“You cannot install this product on the current operating system”
“You are attempting to use a 32-bit installer on a 64-bit operating system”
“This is a 32-bit AutoCAD® Architecture® 2011. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

How to install AutoCAD ADT 2011

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start In the Converter App and note the user interface
Select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
1. Using the “. . .” button, selection your AutoCAD installation CD
2. 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. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Now back in the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing ADT 2011 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here. You must install Update 1, then Update 2

AutoCAD Architecture 2011 Update 1 – install as normal
AutoCAD Architecture 2011 Update 2 – install as normal

Troubleshooting

– If your AutoCAD crashes while interacting with the Ribbon click here

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

– 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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