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Install AutoCAD 2002 on Windows 11

Posted on November 20, 2023 by simonbooth

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your legacy AutoCAD 2002 on Windows 11

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

Windows 11 comes with a Ransomware Protection which includes Controlled Folder Access. Controlled folder access blocks applications from writing to your Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, Public and Favorites folders. AutoCAD versions all the way to AutoCAD 2021 write to certain user Public folders and are therefore blocked by this feature. This can cause issues with all sorts of things including activating your AutoCAD license and even running AutoCAD. Ransomware Protection is an important feature of Windows 11 but it will affect your AutoCAD unless you allow AutoCAD and its dependent applications access to the controlled folders.

How to install AutoCAD 2002

A quick word of advice: please follow the instructions below precisely as documented including using the same folder names and paths. This will significantly reduce the risk of having any problems…

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Insert your AutoCAD 2002 CD into your CDRom drive
2. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
3. Using the “…” button, pick your AutoCAD CD
4. Click “Run Old Installer”
  1. Read and follow all the prompts
  2. 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…
1. When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog…
  1. **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acad2002 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2002 which is normally default)**
  2. Once setup completes…
    1. Do not reboot if asked to do so
    2. 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, it should say SUCCESS!
Finally, reboot your PC and run your AutoCAD and once registered, exit AutoCAD and continue to the next step.
Next, obtain the AutoCAD 2002 sp1 from here unzip and save to c:\Autodesk\sp – do not install yet
1. Go back into the Converter
2. Select the 3rd tab again
3. titled “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
4. Using the ‘…’ button, select the c:\Autodesk\sp folder
5. click “Fix Old Program“
6. Finally, install the AutoCAD 2002 sp1 by running the c:\Autodesk\sp\acad2002sp1.exe
Now, you can happily run your AutoCAD 2002 on Windows 11

Troubleshooting:

If your AutoCAD 2002 setup stuck at very end, check out this blog
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

Installing Autodesk Land Desktop 2004 on Windows 11

Posted on February 2, 2023 by simonbooth

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your legacy AutoCAD LDT 2004 on Windows 11. It requires the purchase of our Longbow Converter App which provides the framework to allow your old AutoCAD to install and run natively on Windows 11.

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 11.

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

Just before we start note that Windows 11 comes with a Ransomware Protection which includes Controlled Folder Access. Controlled folder access blocks applications from writing to your Documents, Pictures, Videos, Music, Public and Favorites folders. AutoCAD versions all the way to AutoCAD 2021 write to certain user Public folders and are therefore blocked by this feature. This can cause issues with all sorts of things including activating your AutoCAD license and even running AutoCAD. Ransomware Protection is an important feature of Windows 11 but it will affect your AutoCAD unless you allow AutoCAD and its dependent applications access to the controlled folders.

How to install Autodesk LDT 2004

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Insert your AutoCAD CD into your CDRom drive
2. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
3. Using the “…” button, path the to your AutoCAD CD
4. Click “Run Old Installer”
  1. Read and follow all the prompts
  2. 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…
1. Some problem NOTES to read before stepping through the setup:
  1. if you cannot move past the first screen in the setup, see Trouble Shooting below
  2. When you click the Install link from your AutoCAD 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”.
  3. Now onto the setup…
2. When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog…
  1. **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\ldt2004 (not Program Files (x86)\Autodesk Land Desktop 2004)**.
3. While installing…
  1. If you see an error in install “.NET Runtime Optimization Service has stopped working” – simply ignore by clicking the “Close Program” button
  2. Do not reboot if asked to do so
4. Once installed
  1. Do not reboot if asked to do so
  2. Make sure to fully close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  3. 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
1. NOTE: When starting AutoCAD, if you see a warning dialog when you run saying “This program has known compatibility issues”
  1. Click “Don’t show this message again”
  2. then click “Run the Program…”

Installing Civil Design 4

Using the Longbow Converter solution, you can also install the Civil Design add-on to LDT.

Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Civil Design 4 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ldt2004 – Civil Design 4
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ldt2004 – Civil Design 4 folder, and click Run.
1. The Converter will ask if this is a normal application CD, it is not, it’s a plugin CD so click ‘No’
2. Input Civil 2004 and click OK
3. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal
Now your Civil Design is up and running with LDT.

Installing Survey 4

Using the Longbow Converter solution, you can also install the Survey add-on to LDT.

Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Survey 4 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Survey 4
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Survey 4 folder, and click Run.
1. The Converter will ask if this is a normal application CD, it is not, it’s a plugin CD so click ‘No’
2. Input Survey 2004 and click OK
3. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal
Now your Survey is up and running with LDT.

Installing Raster Design 3

Using the Longbow Converter solution, you can also install the Raster Design add-on to LDT.

Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Raster Design 4 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Raster Design 4
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Raster Design 4 folder, and click Run.
1. The Converter will ask if this is a normal application CD, it is not, it’s a plugin CD so click ‘No’
2. Input Plugin 2004 and click OK
3. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal
Now your Raster Design is up and running with LDT.

Installing Autodesk LDT 2004 Sp2

The LDT 2004 sp2 is optional, most users don’t need it but in case you do…

Download LDT 2004 sp2 from here
1. Copy the file into c:\Autodesk\sp
Start the Converter
1. Select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. Pick the c:\Autodesk\sp folder
3. Now click the Fix Old Program button.
4. Install as normal

Troubleshooting

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

– 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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD 2010 on Windows 11

Posted on February 1, 2023 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2010 on 64bit Windows 11. Some common issues are error messages like these

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® 2010”
“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® 2010. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD 2010 installation so that you can be up and running again… Simply follow the instructions below:

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

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD 2010

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Start 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
  1. if you see a dialog stating “An App on your PC needs the following Windows Feature: .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)” be sure to click “Download and install this feature” as this must be installed in order for the setup to run.
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should be green stating “SUCCESS”
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing AutoCAD 2010 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here

AutoCAD 2010 Update2 (contains Update 1) – 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:
1. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
2. 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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD LT 2016 on Windows 11

Posted on January 4, 2023 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your 32bit AutoCAD 2016 on 64bit Windows 11. Some common issues are error messages like these

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD LT® 2016”
“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 LT® 2016. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”
FATAL ERROR: (0x7ffb71c40005) C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2016\acismobj20.dbx

You can solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD LT 2016 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD LT 2016

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start 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. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should be green stating “SUCCESS”
Now run your AutoCAD 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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD LT 2015 on Windows 11

Posted on December 22, 2022 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2015 on 64bit Windows 11. Some common issues are error messages like these

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD LT® 2015”
“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 LT® 2015. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”
FATAL ERROR: (0x7ffb71c40005) C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2015\acismobj20.dbx

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD LT 2015 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD LT 2015

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start 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. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should be green stating “SUCCESS”
Now run your AutoCAD 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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD LT 2012 on Windows 11

Posted on February 11, 2022 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2012 on 64bit Windows 11. Some common issues are error messages like these

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD LT® 2012”
“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 LT® 2012. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD LT 2012 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD LT 2012

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start 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
  1. if you see a dialog stating “An App on your PC needs the following Windows Feature: .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)” be sure to click “Download and install this feature” as this must be installed in order for the setup to run.
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should be green stating “SUCCESS”
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing AutoCAD 2012 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here

AutoCAD LT 2012 sp1 – install as normal
AutoCAD LT 2012 sp2 – 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:
1. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
2. 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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD 2012 on Windows 11

Posted on January 31, 2022 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2012 on 64bit Windows 11. Some common issues are error messages like these

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® 2012”
“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® 2012. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD 2012 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD 2012

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

If you don’t yet have a copy of the Longbow Converter App you can purchase it here or click on the download link we sent you via email in order to download the Converter App to your PC.
Before installing the Converter App, make sure the files downloaded from our site are not blocked by Windows SmartScreen… Windows 11 is finicky, click the TLC zip first to make sure it’s fully selected then Right+click the file and select Properties. Be sure to check the Unblock checkbox as shown below and Click OK…
Double click the zip file to open it and install the TLC application as normal. By the way, TLC stands for The Longbow Converter
Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start 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
  1. if you see a dialog stating “An App on your PC needs the following Windows Feature: .NET Framework 3.5 (includes .NET 2.0 and 3.0)” be sure to click “Download and install this feature” as this must be installed in order for the setup to run.
2. Simply install as normal, remembering to…
  1. Close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  2. Back in the Converter app and make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should be green stating “SUCCESS”
Now run your AutoCAD as normal

Installing AutoCAD 2012 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here

AutoCAD 2012 sp1 – install as normal
Install the 2012 Ribbon Hotfix – install as normal
AutoCAD 2012 sp2 – 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:
1. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
2. 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

Installing InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 on Windows 10

Posted on March 26, 2020 by simonbooth

You may be running into various errors when you install your InstaForm on Windows 10, example…

Application Terminated: Error: Null object reference at line ….

It is possible to install Nova’s InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 on Windows 10 and make it work just fine, just follow these instructions…

How to install Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0

You will need to obtain the Longbow Reviver App from here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 CD to your hard drive, copy to a folder path c:\CDs\InstaForm
Start the Longbow Reviver App…
1. Select the 1st tab named “Old Installer Reviver” and using the ‘…’ button pick the C:\CDs\InstaForm\NXW folder
2. Next, click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
3. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
Install as normal, except:
1. Be sure to install to precisely to this folder – c:\InstaForm\Invoices and Estimates Pro – not the folder prompted in setup which installs to Program Files…
2. Close setup – Do not reboot if prompted to do so

Now InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 is installed, but we need to fix the program files…
1. Go back to the Longbow Reviver app…
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver” and using the ‘…’ button pick the newly installed folder c:\InstaForm\Invoices and Estimates Pro
3. Set the “Run As” dropdown to Windows XP sp2
4. Next, click ‘Fix Old Program’ then click ‘YES’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your InstaForm Invoices & Estimates Pro 2.0 on Windows 10!

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

Posted on March 10, 2018 by simonbooth

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

Installing QuickCAD V4 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on January 19, 2018 by simonbooth

Installing Autodesk QuickCAD V4 on WIndows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 (both 32bit and 64bit) can be very easily defined in these short steps…

First, you need to purchase a copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here
Using Windows Explorer, backup your entire QuickCAD V4 installation CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\QuickCAD V4
Start the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\QuickCAD V4 folder
3. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
  1. The tool will now start initializing the setup interface, and may take up to 45 minutes to start. Please be patient…
5. Once the QuickCAD V4 setup appears, install as normal *except* when prompted for the installation path, set it to c:\QuickCAD e.g.
  
  $Setting the QuickCAD installation path to c:\QuickCAD$
  Setting the QuickCAD installation path to c:\QuickCAD
6. Once the setup is complete
  1. uncheck ‘Run QuickCAD’
  2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now QuickCAD V4 is installed
1. Make sure the QuickCAD V4 setup is completely closed, then in the Longbow Reviver tool…
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. Using the ‘…’ button, pick the newly installed C:\QuickCAD folder
4. next, click ‘Fix Old Program’
5. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your QuickCAD V4 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10!

Installing 32bit AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 64bit

Posted on January 12, 2018 by simonbooth

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

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD Mechanical® 2010”
“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 Mechanical® 2010. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 (MDT 2010) 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not check (3) below):
1. Insert your AutoCAD MDT 2010 CD into your CDRom drive, cancel setup if it starts
2. Next, start the Converter App
3. Select the 1st tab in the Converter tool named “32bit AutoCAD Installer Converter“
4. Using the “…” button pick the path to your AutoCAD MDT 2013 CD
5. Now click the “Convert” button and follow the instructions.
6. (Skip to step 4)
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk called something like AutoCAD_Mech_2010_English_Win_32bit.exe
1. Simply run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\MDT2010), now click OK.
2. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the AutoCAD MDT 2013 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
3. Now, start the Longbow Converter tool
4. select the 1st tab titled “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
5. pick the c:\Autodesk\MDT2010 folder
6. and click the “Convert…” button.
Once the conversion process is complete, click the “Install/Run Setup” button to start setup.
1. Install as normal!
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 users: Once the installation process is complete, go back to the Converter
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 folder
3. then click “Fix Old Program”
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD MDT 2010 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!

Installing AutoCAD MDT 2010 Service Pack 2

Here’s sp2 – AutoCAD Mechanical 2010 sp2 – install as normal

Troubleshooting:

If your installed AutoCAD is hanging on startup then read this post first AutoCAD Freezes on startup (AutoCAD visible but the menus don’t appear)
if your AutoCAD hangs on startup (stuck at the “Checking License…” message, try installing the 32bit version of AutoCAD 2010 on 64bit Windows – we’ve actually found the 32bit AutoCAD 2010 running on 64bit Windows is much more stable and actually faster than the 64bit version of AutoCAD 2010.
If your AutoCAD crashes while interacting with the Ribbon click here
If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:
1. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
2. 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
If your Windows hangs on startup after installing please refer to this help blog

Installing Autodesk Land Desktop 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on January 11, 2018 by simonbooth

Installing AutoCAD LDT 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start In the Converter tool
1. Next, click the File menu’s “Backup CD to Disk”
2. Follow the prompts
Once the backup is completed
1. click the Run Old Installer button… Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
2. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions… (if you cannot move past the first screen in the setup, see Trouble Shooting below)…
1. 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”.
2. When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\ldt2006 (not C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk Land Desktop 2006 that is defaulted)**.
3. If asked to reboot after the install, say NO
Once installed, do not reboot, make sure you fully close the AutoCAD setup program (because the Converter is waiting for the setup program to fully close) then go back to the Converter tool, select the 3rd tab, pick the newly installed c:\ldt2006 folder and click the Fix Old Program button.
Now you can run your Autodesk LDT 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10, both 32bit and 64bit.
1. 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…“

Troubleshooting:

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

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

Run Adobe Acrobat X plugin in 32bit AutoCAD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 64bit

Posted on September 11, 2017 by simonbooth

The Adobe Acrobat X plugin for AutoCAD only runs on 32bit AutoCAD, and 32bit AutoCAD only runs on 32bit Windows. This means that you will be stuck if you require the Adobe Acrobat X plugin for AutoCAD and move to newer hardware with 64bit Windows.

The Solution:

Click on one of the links below to see how to install 32bit AutoCAD on 64bit Windows and then be able to install Adobe Acrobat X plugin.

Installing Corel Print House Magic on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on August 11, 2017 by simonbooth

Installing Corel Print House Magic on WIndows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 (both 32bit and 64bit) can be very easily defined in these short steps…

First, you need to purchase a copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Corel Print House Magic installation CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\CorelPrintHouseMagic
Start the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\CorelPrintHouseMagic folder
3. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
4. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
5. Install Corel Print House Magic as normal
6. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now Corel Print House Magic is installed
1. Make sure the Corel Print House Magic setup is completely closed, then in the Longbow Reviver tool…
2. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
3. Using the ‘…’ button, pick the newly installed c:\Coral folder
4. and click ‘Fix Old Program’
5. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your Corel Print House Magic on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10!

Installing Borland Delphi 3.0 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on August 9, 2017 by simonbooth

If you are trying to install Borland Delphi 3 on Windows 7, 8 or Windows 10 64bit you are probably running into one of these problems…

This app can’t run on your PC. To find a version that runs with your PC check with the publisher.

Unsupported 16-bit Application – the program or feature cannot start or run due to incompatibility with 64-bit versions of Windows

Luckily, the Longbow Reviver tool can solve this, here’s what you need to do:

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here
Backup your Borland Delphi 3 CD to your Desktop, in a “Delphi 3” folder
Next, start the Longbow Reviver tool and select the “Old Installer Reviver” tab
1. Using the “…” button select the path to the Desktop\Delphi 3\install folder…
  Selecting the Backup Copy of the Delphi 3 CD on your hard drive
2. Once you have that selected, click OK and then pick the “Fix and Run Old Installer” button.
3. Now, be patient, the process for initializing the Delphi 3 setup may take over an hour…
  1. Look out for a folder called _ISTMP0.DIR being created in the install folder, if it’s not there in an hour, restart your computer and try again…
  2. The _ISTMP0.DIR should slowly fill with about 21 files before the setup appears.
Once your Delphi 3 setup appears
1. step through the setup dialogs as normal until you get to the “Select Directories” dialog
2. Here, make sure you change the Root folder to c:\Borland (instead of c:\Program Files (x86)\Borland)
  
  e.g.
  
  $Update the Borland Root pathto c:\Borland$
  Update the Borland Root pathto c:\Borland
3. Make sure they are setup like this…
  Updated the Borland Root path
4. Now carry on and install as normal until complete
5. Be patient, it takes a while to complete…
Once the install is complete
1. make sure the Delphi 3 setup is shutdown.
2. Go back to the Reviver tool and select the 2nd tab named “Old Program Reviver“
3. Using the ‘…’ button, pick the newly installed c:\Borland folder
4. Then pick the “Run Old Program” button
Now your Delphi 3 should be up and running…

Installing AutoCAD R14 Express Tools Volume 6 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on March 13, 2017 by simonbooth

If you are having trouble installing AutoCAD R14 Express Tools with “This app cannot run on your PC” then read on…

Installing AutoCAD R14 Express Tools Volume 6 (et1-6.exe) on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps.

A quick word of advice: best to follow the instructions below precisely and to the letter, including folder names and paths, that way you will reduce the risk of having any problems…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Next, make sure you have AutoCAD R14 already installed – follow these steps Installing AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Unzip this zip to c:\Autodesk
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“,
2. pick the newly created c:\Autodesk\Express Tools R14 Volume 6 folder
3. now click the “Run Old installer” button.
4. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait up to 45 minutes for your AutoCAD R14 Express Tools setup.exe program to fully appear. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acadR14 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Express Tools as usually prompted)**
1. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now you can happily run your Express Tools inside of AutoCAD R14 running on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 – using Windows Explorer, simply navigate to c:\acadr14 and double click acad.exe to start AutoCAD R14 and to use Express Tools R14

Troubleshooting:

If your Express Tools R14 setup is not starting after 45 minutes, try rebooting, then restart the steps above. If it is still failing, most likely it’s because of another application on your system which is preventing our setup routine from starting (perhaps anti-virus, or similar) – try the same steps as above in Windows Safe Mode

Installing 32bit AutoCAD 2013 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on November 3, 2016 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD 2013 on newer versions of 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Some common issues are error messages like these…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® 2013”
“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® 2013. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD 2013 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

How to install AutoCAD 2013

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start 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 AutoCAD 2013 Service Packs

There are 2 sp’s for AutoCAD 2013, these are the the 32bit versions of the sp’s

Here’s sp1 –AutoCAD 2013 sp1 – install as normal
Here’s sp2 – AutoCAD 2013 sp2 – 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

Install 32bit AutoCAD Architecture 2014 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on October 30, 2016 by simonbooth

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

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® Architecture® 2014”
“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® 2014. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

Installing AutoCAD Architecture 2014 (ADT 2014) 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not check (3) below):
1. Using Windows Explorer, copy Disk 1 of your AutoCAD Architecture 2014 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ADT2014
2. If you have more CD’s, copy them all directly over the top of Disk 1, overwrite all files in your previously copied c:\Autodesk\ADT2014 folder
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk called something like AutoCAD_Arch_2014_English_Win_32_64bit_en-us_Setup.exe
1. Simply run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\ADT2014), now click OK. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the AutoCAD Architecture 2014 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 1st tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ADT2014 folder, and click the Convert button.
Once the conversion process is complete, click Install/Run Setup to start setup. Simply install as normal.
1. Once installed, we recommend you disable the AutoCAD Communication Center/InfoCenter toolbar as it uses a lot of memory, causes slow startup and most people don’t use it anyway!
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD Architecture 2014 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10!

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:

Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update

– 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

Install Autodesk Architectural Desktop 3.3 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on October 30, 2016 by simonbooth

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD Architecture 3.3 (ADT 2002) on newer versions of 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

How to install AutoCAD ADT 3.3

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Insert your AutoCAD CD into your CDRom drive
2. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
3. Using the “…” button, path the to your AutoCAD CD
4. Click “Run Old Installer”
  1. Read and follow all the prompts
  2. 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…
1. When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog…
  1. **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\adt2002 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Architecture 3.3)**.
2. Once installed
  1. Do not reboot if asked to do so
  2. Make sure to fully close the setup program when the installation is complete.
  3. Back in the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Finally, it’s important to now reboot your PC and then install the service pack update below

Install AutoCAD Architecture 3.3 Sp2

To install the sp for your AutoCAD…

Download your AutoCAD ADT 3.3 Sp2
Copy the service pack exe installer to folder path c:\Autodesk\sp
Start the Converter App
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. Using the “. . .” button, pick the c:\Autodesk\sp folder
3. click “Fix Old Program“.
Now you can run the service pack exe installer from Windows explorer as normal

Last step…
We highly recommend that you disable the “Today” start page page that pops up when ADT starts…. Right click the command line->Options->Preferences->System->Startup:Do not show a startup dialog

Troubleshooting

if your setup is stuck at the very end check out this post
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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD LT 2014 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on October 10, 2016 by simonbooth

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

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD LT®”
“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 LT® 2014. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Installing AutoCAD LT 2014 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps.

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not check (3) below):
1. Using Windows Explorer, copy Disk 1 of your AutoCAD LT 2014 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2014
2. If you have more CD’s, copy them all directly over the top of Disk 1, overwrite all files in your previously copied c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2014 folder
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk called something like AutoCAD_LT_2014_English_Win_32bit.exe
1. Simply run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2014), now click OK. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the AutoCAD LT 2014 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 1st tab named ‘AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter‘
1. pick the c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2014 folder
2. click the ‘Convert‘ button.
Once the conversion process is complete
1. Click ‘Install/Run Setup‘ to start setup
2. Install as normal.
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 users: Once the installation process is complete…
1. go back to the Converter, select the 3rd tab named ‘Old AutoCAD Program Reviver‘
2. Pick the newly installed C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2014 folder
3. Click ‘Fix Old Program‘.
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD LT 2014 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!

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

Install 32bit AutoCAD Electrical 2010 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on October 10, 2016 by simonbooth

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

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® Electrical® 2010”
“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® Electrical® 2010. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

…Also, hung “Merging content…” message while installing…

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Installing 32bit AutoCAD Electrical 2010 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps.

First of all, you need V9.20 of the Longbow Converter (or newer) – obtain the latest version of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not skip to step 3 below) you must copy ALL CDs to your hard drive using the following instructions…
1. Using Windows Explorer, copy Disk 1 of your AutoCAD Electrical 2010 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\AutoCADE2010
2. If you have more CD’s, copy them all directly over the top of Disk 1, overwrite all files in your previously copied c:\Autodesk\AutoCADE2010 folder
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk
1. Run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder name created for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\AutoCADE2010), now click OK.
2. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the AutoCAD Electrical 2010 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
Next start the Longbow Converter tool (V9.20 or newer)
1. select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Pick the c:\Autodesk\AutoCADE2010 folder (where you copied the CDs to)
3. then click the “Convert…“ button
Once the conversion process is complete
1. click Install/Run Setup to start setup.
2. Install as normal, EXCEPT – you must install to “c:\AcadE2010” (<<< the exact text, anything else will fail!) instead of c:\Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Electrical.
3. NOTE: Be sure to download any updates that the setup offers you.
Windows 8 users: Once the installation process is complete, go back to the Converter, select the 3rd tab, pick the newly installed C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\Acade 2010 folder, then click Fix Old Program
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD 2010 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10.

Troubleshooting:

If your installed AutoCAD is hanging on startup then read this post first AutoCAD Freezes on startup (AutoCAD visible but the menus don’t appear)
if your AutoCAD hangs on startup (stuck at the “Checking License…” message, try installing the 32bit version of AutoCAD 2010 on 64bit Windows – we’ve actually found the 32bit AutoCAD 2010 running on 64bit Windows is much more stable and actually faster than the 64bit version of AutoCAD 2010.
If your AutoCAD crashes while interacting with the Ribbon click here
If you are unable to activate your product, or the activation process crashes:
1. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
2. 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
If your Windows hangs on startup after installing please refer to this help blog

Installing 32bit AutoCAD LT 2015 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on July 6, 2016 by simonbooth

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

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD LT®”
“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 LT® 2015. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Installing AutoCAD LT 2015 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps.

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not check (3) below):
1. Using Windows Explorer, copy Disk 1 of your AutoCAD LT 2015 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2015
2. If you have more CD’s, copy them all directly over the top of Disk 1, overwrite all files in your previously copied c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2015 folder
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk called something like AutoCAD_LT_2015_English_Win_32bit.exe
1. Simply run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2015), now click OK. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the AutoCAD LT 2015 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 1st tab named ‘AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter‘
1. pick the c:\Autodesk\AutoCADLT2015 folder
2. click the ‘Convert‘ button.
Once the conversion process is complete
1. Click ‘Install/Run Setup‘ to start setup
2. Install as normal.
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 users: Once the installation process is complete…
1. go back to the Converter, select the 3rd tab named ‘Old AutoCAD Program Reviver‘
2. Pick the newly installed C:\Program Files (x86)\Autodesk\AutoCAD LT 2015 folder
3. Click ‘Fix Old Program‘.
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD LT 2015 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!

Troubleshooting:

– 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

Installing 32bit AutoCAD MEP 2013 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on June 22, 2016 by simonbooth

These instructions solve issues around installing/running your old AutoCAD MEP 2013 on newer versions of 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. Some common issues are error messages like these…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD MEP 2013”
“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 MEP 2013. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

You can automatically solve these problems using our Longbow Converter App, it fixes and manages the AutoCAD MEP 2013 installation so that you can be up and running again… Follow these instructions:

How to install AutoCAD MEP 2013

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start 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 AutoCAD MEP 2013 Service Packs

There are 2 sp’s for AutoCAD MEP 2013, these are the the 32bit versions of the sp’s

Here’s sp1 – AutoCAD MEP 2013 sp1 – install as normal
Here’s sp2 – AutoCAD MEP 2013 sp2 – 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

Installing CSG V3 for AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on June 14, 2016 by simonbooth

If you are having problems installing your CSG V3 for AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit with errors like…

Unsupported 16-bit Application – the program or feature cannot start or run due to incompatibility with 64-bit versions of WIndows

…then read on…

Installing your CSG V3 for AutoCAD R14 on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Reviver tool here – you need version 4.10 or newer
Unzip the contents of this zip file CSG Editor V3 for R14 into C:\InstallDisks\CSGR14
Start the Longbow Reviver tool and select the 2^nd tab called “Old Program Reviver”
1. Select the path to C:\InstallDisks\CSGR14
2. Select the ‘Run As” option to Windows 2000
3. Next, click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer‘ button.
4. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait at least 45 minutes for your CSG setup.exe program to appear.
Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
1. If your CSG setup does not start after 45 minutes, read the Troubleshooting section below.
2. In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder input dialog, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to your existing AutoCAD R14 folder – install to c:\acadR14 (not c:\Program Files\CSG as usually prompted)**
3. Now carry on with the install (do not reboot once the install is complete).
  1. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once installed, start AutoCAD R14
1. If CSG doesn’t startup automaticaly, run the APPLOAD command, navigate to c:\acadR14 and load the CSG3.arx
Now you can happily run your CSG V3 in AutoCAD R14 running on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit

Troubleshooting:

If your CSG V3 setup is not starting after 45 minutes, try rebooting, then restart the steps above.
- If it is still failing, most likely it’s because of another application on your system which is preventing our setup routine from starting (perhaps anti-virus, or similar) – try installing CSG from Windows Safe Mode

Installing AutoCAD Architecture 2012 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on June 12, 2016 by simonbooth

NOTE: This blog post specifically solves issues related to these error messages on installation of AutoCAD ADT 2012…

“This operating system is not supported by AutoCAD® Architecture®”
“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® 2012. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.

Installing AutoCAD Architecture 2012 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter tool here
If you have CDs:
1. Using Windows Explorer, make a backup of your Disk 1 of your ADT CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\adt2012
2. Next, if you have a second CD, copy Disk 2 of your ADT CD’s directly over the top of Disk 1, overwrite all files in your previously copied c:\Autodesk\adt2012 folder
3. Same again for Disk 3, if there is one
If you have a single self extracting “??_sfx.exe” downloaded from Autodesk
1. Run the exe, it will ask to unzip to a folder inside of c:\Autodesk, make a note of the folder for later use (we’ll refer to it from here as c:\Autodesk\adt2012), now click OK.
2. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, note that the ADT 2012 setup will automatically launch – make sure you close the setup and move to the next step.
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter”
1. Next, using the ‘…‘ button select the newly created c:\Autodesk\adt2012 folder, and click the ‘Convert‘ button.
  1. If the Converter complains that this is not a 32bit installer, make sure you select the folder which contains the setup.exe and the setup.ini files in the root of the installation media
Once the conversion process is complete, simply click the “Install/Run Setup“ to start the setup.
1. Now, just install as normal.
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 users…
1. Once the installation process is complete, close the Setup program
2. go back to the Converter…
  1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
  2. pick the newly installed C:\Program Files (x86)\\Autodesk\AutoCAD Architecture 2012 folder
  3. then click the ‘Fix‘ button.
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD Architecture 2012 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 64bit!

Installing ADT 2012 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here

AutoCAD Architecture 2012 sp2– 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

by Simon Booth

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