Most users of AutoCAD LT 2000 are so used to it that they cannot do without it. With the latest hardware and required move to newer Windows versions, trying to install your AutoCAD LT 2000 gives an error like this one…
Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC
Or maybe this error…
Error while trying to install AutoCAD LT 2000 on newer versions of Windows
…all is not lost, just read on…
How to install AutoCAD LT 2000
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
- Before starting, we recommend turning off Windows UAC
- Once you have installed the Converter App, start by double clicking the Longbow Converter shortcut on your Desktop…
- Insert your AutoCAD LT 2000 CD
- Select the 2nd tab titled “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver” by clicking on it
- Using the ‘…’ button select your AutoCAD LT 2000 CD
- Now click the “Run Old Installer” button.
- Read, understand and follow all the prompts
- Once the AutoCAD setup program appears navigate through each setup dialog as normal and do not deviate from the defaults except when you get to the installation folder – **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acadlt2000 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD LT 2000 as usually prompted)** e.g.
- Now complete the setup making sure to…
- ignore the error message that appears near the end about the shortcut cannot be created “Cannot create folder AutoCAD LT 2000” – you will simply need to create the program shortcut yourself by hand once the installation is finished.
- Do not reboot if prompted to do so
- Now complete the setup making sure to…
- Once setup has completed…
- Make sure to fully close the AutoCAD setup program
- Back in the Converter App, make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should display “SUCCESS” in green…
- Now Reboot your PC
- Now you are ready to run your AutoCAD LT 2000! Simply use Windows Explorer, navigate to c:\acadlt2000 and double click aclt.exe
Troubleshooting
- Plotting – if you are having plotting issues, either
- Install the AutoCAD 2000 plotupdate patch
- Download Autodesk DWG TrueView 2015 – it’s free and allows the latest plotters and plotting configurations.
- If you are getting a WinHelp() error when pressing F1 to try and access the Help system then simply install the WinHelp (WinHlp32.exe) module from Microsoft
- 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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