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Installing AutoCAD 2006 on Windows 11

Posted on October 7, 2024 by simonbooth

If you are trying to install your old version of AutoCAD 2006 on Windows 11 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 2006 on Windows 11 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

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 AutoCAD 2006

A quick word of advice: please follow the instructions below precisely as documented (including using the same folder names and paths) as 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
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool by double clicking the Longbow Converter shortcut on your Desktop…
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Insert your AutoCAD 2006 CD into your CDRom drive
2. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver”
  1. Using the “…” button, path the to your AutoCAD 2006 CD
  2. Click “Run Old Installer”
    1. Read and follow all the prompts
    2. 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
    3. Once the AutoCAD 2006 setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions…
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” button
2. When you arrive at the installation folder path setup dialog, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acad2006 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2006)**.
3. Once AutoCAD has installed
  1. completely close setup
  2. Go back to the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now 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”, 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
1. 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
2. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
3. Try downgrading your Internet Explorer (IE) from version 11 to version 10 by following the instructions detailed here
4. 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

Install AutoCAD 2000i on Windows 11

Posted on May 21, 2024 by simonbooth

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your legacy AutoCAD 2000i 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 2000i

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 2000 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:\acad2000i (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2000i 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!

Installing the AutoCAD 2000i sp2 service pack

You can read all about the AutoCAD 2000i sp2 here

download the locked AutoCAD 2000i sp2 from here or download the unlocked AutoCAD 2000i sp2 from here
Next, unzip and save the service pack file to c:\Autodesk\sp – do not install yet
Go back into the Converter, select the 3rd tab, select the c:\Autodesk\sp folder and click Fix.
Install the 2000i sp2 by running either the c:\Autodesk\sp\u090_u181p.exe for unlocked or c:\Autodesk\sp\u090_u181p_swl.exe for locked
Once your sp is installed, start the Longbow Converter tool again; we are going to repeat some of the steps from the original installation before. Select the 2nd tab, pick the copy of your AutoCAD 2000i CD on your hard drive which last time was in c:\Autodesk\acad2000i folder, now select the 3rd tab, select the install folder c:\acad2000i now click Fix.
Now, you can happily run your AutoCAD 2000i with sp2 on Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

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 Autodesk Land Desktop 2002 (LDT 2002) on Windows 11

Posted on March 7, 2024 by simonbooth

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your legacy AutoCAD LDT 2002 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 2002 on 64bit OS. European or locked US support 2002 is limited only to 32bit Windows 11.

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install Autodesk LDT 2002

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. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver”
2. Using the “. . .” button, pick your LDT 2002 CD ROM
  1. Now click the “Run Old Installer” button
  2. Next, just follow the Converter’s instructions.
3. Once the AutoCAD 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:\ldt2002 (not Program Files (x86)\Autodesk Land Desktop 3 as usually prompted by default)**
1. Now carry on with the install as usual
2. Do not reboot if asked to do so
Once installed…
1. Be sure to completely close the setup application
2. 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, it should say “SUCCESS!!”
3. Finally, reboot your PC and run your AutoCAD as normal
Now you can happily run your LDT 2002!

Installing LDT 3 Service Packs

You must first install sp1, followed by sp2…

LDT 3 sp1 – software lock/unlocked with html documentation

LDT 3 sp2 – software lock/unlocked with html documentation

Unzip the sp1 into a folder called c:\Autodesk\LDT3 sp1
Next, start the Converter, select the 3rd tab “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” select the c:\Autodesk\LDT3 sp1 folder, then click Fix.
1. If asked if this is a service pack by the Converter tool, say yes.
Now run the sp1 as you need from Windows Explorer.
Repeat for sp2

Installing Civil Design 3

Using the Longbow Converter solution, you can also install the Civil Design add-on to LDT 3.

Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Civil Design 3 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Civil Design 3
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Civil Design 3 folder, and click Run. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal
Now your Civil Design 3 is up and running with LDT.

Installing Survey 3

Using the Longbow Converter solution, you can also install the Survey add-on to LDT 3.

Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Survey 3 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Survey 3
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Survey 3 folder, and click Run. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal
Now your Survey 3 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 3.

Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Survey 3 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Raster Design 3
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\ldt2002 – Raster Design 3 folder, and click Run. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal
Now your Raster Design 3 is up and running with LDT.

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

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

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

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 AutoCAD 2005 on Windows 11

Posted on December 22, 2022 by simonbooth

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your legacy AutoCAD 2005 on Windows 11

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD 2005

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 2005 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:\acad2005 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2005)**. Now install…
  2. 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. When a message box appears warning that “64bit .NET Unavailable” – simply click OK to carry on and install AutoCAD as normal – this does not affect anything.
    3. Do not reboot if asked to do so
  3. 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. Switch back to the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should display “SUCCESS!” – if not switch to the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab, pick the c:\acad2005 folder and click “Fix Old Program”
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 AutoCAD 2005 Sp1

To install the sp for your AutoCAD…

Download your AutoCAD 2005 Sp1
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

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 Scansoft OmniPage 15 on Windows 10 and Windows 11

Posted on August 23, 2022 by simonbooth

Installing your Scansoft OmniPage 15 on Windows or Windows 11 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

How to install OmniPage 15

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 Reviver tool here and install it – you need version V4.10 or newer
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire OmniPage 15 install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Scansoft\OmniPage15
Start the Longbow Reviver tool…
1. Select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\Scansoft\OmniPage15\OmniPage 15\OmniPage 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.
Once your Omni Page 15 setup screen appears, install as normal except:
1. As shown just below, when you arrive at the Setup Type, pick Custom then it is vitally important that you install to c:\Scansoft\OmniPage15 (not C:\Program Files (x86)\Scansoft\OmniPage 15 as normally prompted)
2. now carry on and install as normal
3. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now OmniPage 15 is installed, back in the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed c:\Scansoft\OmniPage15 folder and click ‘Fix Old Program’
3. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your OmniPage 15

Troubleshooting

No current troubleshooting notes.

Installing Scansoft PaperPort 11 Pro on Windows 10 and Windows 11

Posted on August 23, 2022 by simonbooth

Installing your Scansoft PaperPort 11 Pro on Windows or Windows 11 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

How to install PaperPort 11 Pro

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 Reviver tool here and install it – you need version V4.10 or newer
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire PaperPort 11 Pro install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Scansoft\PaperPort11
Start the Longbow Reviver tool…
1. Select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\Scansoft\PaperPort11\PaperPort 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.
Once your PaperPort 11 Pro setup screen appears, install as normal except:
1. As shown just below, when you arrive at the Setup Type, pick Custom
  then it is vitally important that you install to c:\Scansoft\PaperPort11 (not C:\Program Files (x86)\Scansoft\PaperPort as normally prompted)
2. now carry on and install as normal
3. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now PaperPort 11 Pro is installed, back in the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed c:\Scansoft\PaperPort11 folder and click ‘Fix Old Program’
3. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your PaperPort 11 Pro

Troubleshooting

No current troubleshooting notes.

Installing AutoCAD LT 2002 on Windows 11

Posted on May 20, 2022 by simonbooth

If you are a seasoned AutoCAD LT 2002 user, no doubt you will at some point have run into the famous GEDIT 3 error and been very frustrated with it. That error occurs because of certain video card drivers and/or certain types of anti-virus software setups.

On Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8, the GEDIT 3 error is even more prominent because of all the new security features that are inside of Windows 7 and 8. The good news is that it’s totally possible to eradicate the GEDIT 3 error by follow the instructions below.

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

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD LT 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 LT 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:\acadlt2002 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD LT 2002 which is normally default)** – e.g.
  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 LT 2002 sp1 from here unzip and save to c:\Autodesk\sp – do not install yet
Next, obtain the AutoCAD LT 2002 sp2 from here (or AutoCAD LT 2002 sp2 locked version from here) and save to c:\Autodesk\sp – do not install yet
Go back into the Converter
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
2. Using the “. . .” button, select the c:\Autodesk\sp folder
3. click “Fix Old Program“.

1. 1. Now Install the LT 2002 sp1 by running c:\Autodesk\sp\acad2002LTsp1.exe
    1. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you get a 114 error, contact Longbow Software Support to get them to fix it for you.
  2. Next, install the LT 2002 sp2 by running either the unlocked c:\Autodesk\sp\acltk044-k047unl.exe or the locked c:\Autodesk\sp\acltk044-k047swl.exe
    1. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you get a 114 error, contact Longbow Software Support to get them to fix it for you.
Finally, reboot your PC and run AutoCAD as normal.

Troubleshooting

If you cannot install your AutoCAD LT 2002 Service Packs because of an error “114: Autocad LT 2002 update was not applied” – rather than try and solve this issue, the easiest solution is:
1. To go back to your old Windows XP machine and make sure that all of the sp’s are installed on your old Windows XP machine’s installation of AutoCAD LT 2002
2. Next, simply copy all of the AutoCAD LT 2002 program files and folders from your old Windows XP machine to a USB drive – copy the “contents” of C:\Program Files\AutoCAD LT 2002
3. Now transfer the USB to your new machine and copy the files that were on your old Windows XP machine’s C:\Program Files\AutoCAD LT 2002 folder into your newly installed c:\acadlt2002 folder – you should see a question if you should overwrite all files, say YES
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 Adobe Illustrator 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Posted on March 28, 2022 by simonbooth

Most likely, the reason you found this page is because your Adobe Illustrator 10 Autoplay does nothing when you click the “Adobe Illustrator 10” install button…

Adobe Illustrator 10 button does nothing when clicked

…the good news is, that it can be solved!

Installing your Adobe Illustrator 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

How to install Adobe Illustrator 10

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 Reviver tool here – you need version 4.10 or newer
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Adobe Illustrator 10 install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\Illustrator10
Start the Longbow Reviver tool, select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“, then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\Illustrator10\Adobe Illustrator 10.0.3 folder
1. Now click the ‘Fix and Run Old Installer’ button
2. Read and understand all the prompts that appear, then continue by clicking OK.
Once your Adobe Illustrator 10 setup screen appears, install as normal except:
1. As shown just below, when you arrive at the install to ‘Destination Folder” – it is vitally important that you install to c:\adobe\illustrator 10 (not C:\Program Files (x86)\Adobe\Illustrator 10.0.3 as normally prompted)
  Adobe Illustrator 10 select folder
2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now Illustrator is installed. In the Longbow Reviver tool, select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“, pick the newly installed c:\adobe\illustrator 10 folder and click ‘Fix Old Program’
1. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Now you can happily run your Adobe Illustrator 10 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit!

Troubleshooting

If your setup is not appearing within 1 hour, reboot into Safe Mode and try the same process as above again.

Installing AutoCAD 2007 on Windows 11

Posted on February 1, 2022 by simonbooth

If you are trying to install your old version of AutoCAD 2007 on Windows 11 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 11 and make it work…

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How to install AutoCAD 2007

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
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool by double clicking the Longbow Converter shortcut on your Desktop…
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Insert your AutoCAD 2007 CD into your CDRom drive
2. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver”
  1. Using the “…” button, path the to your AutoCAD 2007 CD
  2. Click “Run Old Installer”
    1. Read and follow all the prompts
    2. 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
    3. 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…
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” button
2. 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)**.
3. Once AutoCAD has installed
  1. completely close setup
  2. Go back to the Converter app and make sure it’s completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab
Now 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”, simply click “Don’t show this message again” and then click “Run the Program…”

Installing AutoCAD 2007 Sp1

To install the sp for your AutoCAD…

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

To install the sp for your AutoCAD…

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
1. 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
2. Try uninstalling the July 2014 Microsoft security update
3. Try downgrading your Internet Explorer (IE) from version 11 to version 10 by following the instructions detailed here
4. 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

Installing AutoCAD 2004 on Windows 11

Posted on January 31, 2022 by simonbooth

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.

Follow these instructions to solve issues around installing/running your legacy AutoCAD 2004 on Windows 11

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How to install AutoCAD 2004

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 2004 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:\acad2004 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD 2004)**. Now install…
  2. 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
  3. 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 AutoCAD 2004 Sp1

To install the sp for your AutoCAD…

Download your AutoCAD 2004 Sp1
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

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 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 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…

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

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

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

Posted on April 20, 2017 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® 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® Architecture® 2013. It cannot be installed on 64-bit Windows”

Installing AutoCAD Architecture 2013 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.

Make sure all previous installed versions of AutoCAD 2013 are uninstalled first.
Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
If you have CDs (if not check (3) below):
1. Using Windows Explorer, backup/copy Disk 1 of your ADT 2013 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\ADT2013
2. If you have more CD’s, backup/copy them all directly over the top of Disk 1, overwrite all files in your previously copied c:\Autodesk\ADT2013 folder
If you have a single self extracting exe downloaded from Autodesk called something like AutoCAD_Arch_2013_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\ADT2013), now click OK. Wait until all of the files have extracted, when they do, the ADT 2013 setup will automatically launch – simply close it and move to the next step.
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool
1. select the 1st tab titled “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. pick the c:\Autodesk\ADT2013 folder
3. and click the “Convert…” button..
  1. Simply install as normal.Once the conversion process is complete, click the “Install/Run Setup” button to start setup.
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 Architecture 2013 folder
3. then click “Fix Old Program”
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD Architecture 2013 32bit on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!

Installing ADT 2013 Service Packs

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

Here’s sp1 – AutoCAD Architecture 2013 sp1 – install as normal
Here’s sp2 – AutoCAD Architecture 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 64bit AutoCAD 2010 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 64bit

Posted on January 30, 2017 by simonbooth

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)

Your 64bit AutoCAD 2010 was never designed to run in Windows 10, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 64bit (these versions of Windows are newer than AutoCAD 2010) – you may see random crashing, hanging on startup and/or slow performance…

NOTE: If you are running VBA macros in AutoCAD and they are running extremely slowly, you can gain up to 1000x better performance by installing the 32bit version of AutoCAD 2010 on 64bit Windows

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

Obtain the Longbow Converter App (V11.15 or higher), download here
Start the Converter tool
1. Pick the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Using your mouse, right click the tab text “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter” so that it changes to “AutoCAD 64bit Installer Converter“
3. Next, using the “…” button, select your AutoCAD installation CD and follow the instructions presented by the Converter tool user interface.
Once you have completed the AutoCAD installation process…
1. close the setup program then start the Converter software
2. Select the 3rd tab “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
  1. Using the “…” button, pick the newly installed C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2010 folder
  2. then click “Fix Old Program“
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD 2010 64bit on Windows 8 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

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

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 AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop 2004 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on May 29, 2016 by simonbooth

NOTE: We currently only 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.

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical 2004 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 32bit or 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
Using Windows Explorer, your MDT 2004 CD to your hard drive, to folder path c:\Autodesk\InstallCDs\mdt2004
Start the Longbow Converter tool…
1. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“,
2. Now pick the ‘…’ button and select the folder path c:\Autodesk\InstallCDs\mdt2004
3. Now click the “Run Old Installer…” button.
4. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
  1. 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:\mdt2004 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Mechanical 2004**
5. If you see an error in install “.NET Runtime Optimization Service has stopped working” – simply ignore by clicking the “Close Program” button
Once installed, go back to the Converter tool…
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed c:\mdt2004 folder and click “Fix Old Program…“.
Now you can run happily your MDT 2004 in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 both 32bit and 64bit.
1. NOTE: 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 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 AutoCAD Mechanical 2004 from Inventor Series 7 CD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on February 17, 2016 by simonbooth

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical 2004 from Inventor Series 7 CD on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 32bit or 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.

How to install MDT 2004 from Inventor 7 CD

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Using Windows Explorer, copy Disk 2 (not Disk 1) of your Inventor Series 7 CD to your hard drive, to folder path c:\Autodesk\InstallCDs\mdt2004
Start the Longbow Converter tool…
1. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
2. Pick the ‘…’ button and select the folder path c:\Autodesk\InstallCDs\mdt2004\Bin\ACADFeui
3. Now click the “Run Old Installer…” button
  1. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program…
1. 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:\mdt2004 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Mechanical 2004**
2. If you see an error in install “.NET Runtime Optimization Service has stopped working” – simply ignore by clicking the “Close Program” button
Once installed, go back to the Converter tool…
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed c:\mdt2004 folder
3. click “Fix Old Program…“
Now you can run happily your MDT 2004 in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 both 32bit and 64bit.
1. NOTE: 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 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 AutoCAD Mechanical 2006 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on February 5, 2016 by simonbooth

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

How to install AutoCAD Mechanical 2006

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire MDT 2006 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\mdt2006
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“, pick the c:\Autodesk\mdt2006 folder, and click Run. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK. 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:\mdt2006 (not Program Files (x86)\AutoCAD Mechanical 2006 as usually prompted by default)**
Once installed, go back to the Converter tool, select the 3rd tab “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“, pick the newly installed c:\mdt2006 folder and click Fix.
Now you can happily run your MDT 2006 on Windows 10, Windows 7 and Windows 8.

Installing the MDT 2006 Service Pack 2

Click one of these to download the MDT 2006 sp2 (you will either have a locked or unlocked version labeled on your original CD)
1. Download the unlocked MDT 2006 sp2 (Acm2006_unl_SP2.exe)
2. Download the locked MDT 2006 sp2 (Acm2006_swl_SP2.exe)
Now Copy the *SP2.exe to folder path c:\Autodesk\sp
Start the Converter, select the 3rd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\sp folder and click Fix.
Now run the *SP2.exe from Windows explorer to install.

Troubleshooting

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

Installing Adobe Illustrator 8 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10

Posted on January 20, 2016 by simonbooth

Most likely, the reason you found this page is because your Adobe Illustrator 8 Autoplay does nothing when you click the “Adobe Illustrator 8” install button…

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…the good news is, that it can be solved!

Installing your Adobe Illustrator 8 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

How to install Adobe Illustrator 8

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 Reviver tool here – you need version 4.10 or newer
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Adobe Illustrator 8 install CD media to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\Illustrator8
Start the Longbow Reviver tool…
1. Select the 1st tab named “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\Adobe\Illustrator8\Adobe Illustrator 8.0 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.
Once your Adobe Illustrator 8 setup screen appears, install as normal except:
1. As shown just below, when you arrive at the install to ‘Destination Folder” – it is vitally important that you install to c:\adobe\illustrator 8 (not .\Adobe\Illustrator 8 as normally prompted)
2. Now continue with setup as normal
3. Once setup is complete, do not reboot if prompted to do so
Now Illustrator is installed. In the Longbow Reviver tool…
1. Select the 2nd tab “Old Program Reviver“
2. Pick the newly installed c:\adobe\illustrator 10 folder
  1. Select Run as “Windows 98“
3. Now click ‘Fix Old Program’
  1. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register…
Reboot your PC
Now you can happily run your Adobe Illustrator 8, using Windows Explorer, simply run c:\adobe\illustrator 8\illustrator

Troubleshooting

If your setup is not appearing within 1 hour, reboot into Safe Mode and try the same process as above again.

Installing 64bit AutoCAD Architecture 2009 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10 64bit

Posted on January 17, 2016 by simonbooth

Your 64bit AutoCAD Architecture 2009 (ADT 2009) was never designed to run in Windows 8 or Windows 10 64bit (these versions of Windows are newer than ADT 2009). In order for your ADT 2009 to run as it did in previous versions of Windows, you need to follow these easy steps…

Install 64bit AutoCAD 2009

Make sure all previous installed versions of AutoCAD 2009 are uninstalled first.
Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Start the Converter tool
1. Pick the 1st tab named “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter“
2. Using your mouse, right click the tab text “AutoCAD 32bit Installer Converter” so that it changes to “AutoCAD 64bit Installer Converter“
3. Next, using the “…” button, select your AutoCAD installation CD and follow the instructions presented by the Converter tool user interface.
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

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

Installing ADT 2009 Service Packs

We recommend that you download and install the latest Service Packs from Autodesk which can be found here. NOTE: Update 3 contains Update 1 and 2 also.

AutoCAD Architecture 2009 Update 3 – install as normal

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

by Simon Booth

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