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Installing AutoCAD LT98 on Windows 11

Posted on March 14, 2023 by simonbooth

AutoCAD LT98 users are very used to the software package and cannot do without it. With the latest hardware and required move to new Windows versions, trying to install your AutoCAD LT98 gives an error like this one…

“This app can’t run on your PC”

or this one…

“Wrong OS, AutoCAD supports Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 5.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98”

…all is not lost, follow these instructions to install your AutoCAD LT98 on 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 AutoCAD LT 98

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
Once installed, start the Longbow Converter App…
1. Now place your AutoCAD LT98 CD in the CDRom Drive
2. In the Converter App, select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
3. Using the “. . .” button, select your AutoCAD LT98 installation CD
4. Next, click the “Run Old Installer” button and follow the onscreen instructions. If all is well a dialog will appear stating success, simply click OK to start your AutoCAD setup
  1. Now I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait up to 45 minutes for your AutoCAD LT98 setup.exe program to appear, be patient – NOTE: do not continue with the install until reading the next step…
1. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next steps all the way to the end! By the way, if your AutoCAD LT98 setup does not start after 45 minutes, read the Troubleshooting section below.
In the AutoCAD setup program…
1. navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions…
  1. Make sure you do a Typical Install (not a Full Install)
  2. When you get to the installation folder input dialog **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acadlt98 (not Program Files\AutoCADLT98 as usually prompted)**
Now carry on with the install
1. Do not reboot once the install is complete
2. Ignore any errors related to not being able to create the shortcut e.g. “Cannot Create folder ‘AutoCAD LT98’“, you will have to create a shortcut on your computer Desktop to your c:\acadlt98\acad.exe by hand.
3. Again, do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once your AutoCAD LT98 setup has completed the installation…
1. Make sure you fully close the setup program.
2. Once the setup is closed the Converter will automatically fix the c:\acadlt98 program files. You should see “Success!” displayed in the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
3. Now reboot your PC
You can now run your AutoCAD LT98 as normal, using Windows Explorer, navigate to c:\acadlt98 and double click aclt.exe

Troubleshooting

If your AutoCAD LT98 setup is not starting after 45 minutes…
1. First try turning off UAC, rebooting, then restart the steps above.
2. 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 LT98 from Windows Safe Mode
If you are getting either a Bad Mem Pointer error and or a Smartheap handler recursively re-entered error when you start your AutoCAD LT98 then you need to re-run all the steps above, taking care to do each step precisely as it says, most likely you are missing from step 5 or you have not installed to c:\acadlt98 as stated in step (7) above.
When starting AutoCAD, if you receive an ‘acad.exe – System Error’ message: The program can’t start because ac1st15.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. If you carried out step (7) above, then try rebooting your PC
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
Issues with Calcomp Digitizer – Calcomp Digitizer not working
If the setup displays an error message InstallError (IUO)
(X) not enough space(IUO) try unplugging any External USB drives
Plotting issues? If you get an error splwow64.exe “The application was unable to start correctly” with error “0xc0000005”
1. Make sure your Anti-virus and/or Windows Firewall is not blocking splwow64.exe
2. If the problem persists
  1. First, note that you need the latest version of the Converter App
  2. Start the Converter App
  3. Select the 3d tab “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
  4. Click the Tools Menu->Reduced Power Mode
  5. Using the “…” button, pick your acad.exe folder e.g. c:\acadlt98
  6. Click “Fix Old Program” and follow prompts
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 LT 2000 on Windows 11

Posted on August 29, 2022 by simonbooth

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…

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD LT 2000

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
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool by double clicking the Longbow Converter shortcut on your Desktop… .
1. Insert your AutoCAD LT 2000 CD
2. Select the 2nd tab titled “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver” by clicking on it
3. Next, using the ‘…’ button select your AutoCAD LT 2000 CD
4. Next, click the “Run Old Installer” button and follow the onscreen instructions. If all is well a dialog will appear stating success, simply click OK to start your AutoCAD setup.
5. Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait at least 45 minutes for your AutoCAD 2000 setup.exe program to fully appear – please be patient
6. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
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.
1. 1. Now complete the setup making sure to…
    1. 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.
    2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once setup has completed…
1. Make sure to fully close the AutoCAD setup program
2. 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
Once rebooted, 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

Installing AutoCAD LT97 on Windows 11

Posted on August 15, 2022 by simonbooth

AutoCAD LT97 users are very used to the software package and cannot do without it. With the latest hardware and required move to new Windows versions, trying to install your AutoCAD LT97 gives an error like this one…

“This app can’t run on your PC”

or this one…

“Wrong OS, AutoCAD supports Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 5.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98” …all is not lost, follow these instructions to install your AutoCAD LT97 on Windows 11…

Ransomware Protection Windows 11 and AutoCAD

How to install AutoCAD LT97

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
Once installed, start the Longbow Converter App…
1. Now place your AutoCAD LT97 CD in the CDRom Drive
2. In the Converter App, select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
3. Using the “. . .” button, select your AutoCAD LT97 installation CD
4. Next, click the “Run Old Installer” button and follow the onscreen instructions. If all is well a dialog will appear stating success, simply click OK to start your AutoCAD setup
  1. Now I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait up to 45 minutes for your AutoCAD LT97 setup.exe program to appear, be patient – NOTE: do not continue with the install until reading the next step…
5. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next steps all the way to the end! By the way, if your AutoCAD LT97 setup does not start after 45 minutes, read the Troubleshooting section below.
In the AutoCAD setup program…
1. navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions…
  1. Make sure you do a Typical Install (not a Full Install)
  2. When you get to the installation folder input dialog **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acadlt97 (not Program Files\AutoCADLT97 as usually prompted)**

Now carry on with the install
1. Do not reboot once the install is complete
2. Ignore any errors related to not being able to create the shortcut e.g. “Cannot Create folder ‘AutoCAD LT97’, you will have to create a shortcut on your computer Desktop to your c:\acadlt97\aclt.exe by hand.
3. Again, do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once your AutoCAD setup has completed the installation…
1. Make sure you fully close the setup program.
2. Once the setup is closed the Converter will automatically fix the c:\acadlt97 program files. You should see “Success!” displayed in the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
3. Now reboot your PC
You can now run your AutoCAD LT97, using Windows Explorer, navigate to c:\acadlt97 and double click aclt.exe

Troubleshooting

If your AutoCAD LT97 setup is not starting after 45 minutes…
1. First try turning off UAC, rebooting, then restart the steps above.
2. 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 LT97 from Windows Safe Mode
If you are getting an application failure with Unhandled Exception 0x800F0922
- The security software (ESET Nod 32) must uninstalled; suspending it not effective
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

Installing Microsoft Money 2000 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on March 1, 2018 by simonbooth

Installing Microsoft Money 2000 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 (you need V4.21 or later)
Using Windows Explorer, backup your entire Microsoft Money 2000 installation CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\InstallCDs\Microsoft Money 2000
Start the Longbow Reviver tool
1. select the 1st tab “Old Installer Reviver“
2. then using the ‘…’ button pick the c:\InstallCDs\Microsoft Money 2000 folder
  Selecting the Microsoft Money 2000 CD on Disk
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. Once the Microsoft Money 2000 setup appears, install as normal *except* when prompted for the installation path, set it to c:\MsMoney2000 e.g.
  
  Setting the Microsoft Monet 2000 installation folder
6. Once the setup is complete
  1. Do not reboot (if prompted to do so)
Now Microsoft Money 2000 is installed, next
1. Make sure the Microsoft Money 2000 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:\MsMoney2000 folder
4. Set the Run As dropdown to ~~Windows 95~~ Windows NT 4 (sp5)
5. next, click ‘Fix Old Program’
  1. Say ‘No’ if the Reviver tool asks if you want to re-register… e.g.
    Fixing the Microsoft Money program files
Now you can happily run your Microsoft Money 2000 on Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10!

Installing AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on May 28, 2015 by simonbooth

As an existing AutoCAD R14 user, you most likely cannot do without your beloved AutoCAD R14. With the latest hardware and required move to new Windows versions, trying to install your AutoCAD R14 gives an error like this one…

Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC, check software publisher

“FATAL ERROR: HEAP ERROR”

MEM_BAD_POINTER

You can solve these problems easily using our Longbow Converter App – fix and manage your AutoCAD R14 on new versions of Windows 7, 8 and 10 64bit

How to install AutoCAD R14

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
NOTE: We recommend turning off Windows UAC before installing AutoCAD R14
Start the Longbow Converter application…
1. Place your AutoCAD R14 CD in the CDRom Drive
2. Select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
3. Using the “. . .” button, select your AutoCAD R14 installation CD
4. Next, click the “Run Old Installer” button and follow the onscreen instructions
  1. Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait up to 45 minutes for your AutoCAD R14 setup.exe program to appear, be patient…
5. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next steps all the way to the end! By the way, if your AutoCAD R14 setup does not start after 45 minutes, read the Troubleshooting section below.
In the AutoCAD R14 setup program…
1. navigate through each setup dialog as normal, with these exceptions…
  1. Make sure you do a Typical Install (not a Full Install)
  2. When you get to the installation folder input dialog **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acadR14 (not .\AutoCAD R14 as usually prompted)**
Now carry on with the install
1. Do not reboot once the install is complete
2. Ignore any errors related to not being able to create the shortcut e.g. “Cannot Create folder ‘AutoCAD R14’“, you will have to create a shortcut on your computer Desktop to your c:\acadR14\acad.exe by hand.
3. Again, do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once your AutoCAD R14 setup has completed the installation…
1. Make sure you fully close the setup program.
2. Once the setup is closed the Converter will automatically fix the c:\acadr14 program files. You should see “Success!” displayed in the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
3. Reboot your PC
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit…
1. Using Windows Explorer, navigate to c:\acadR14 and double click acad.exe

Troubleshooting

If your AutoCAD R14 setup is not starting after 45 minutes…
1. First try turning off UAC, rebooting, then restart the steps above.
2. 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 R14 from Windows Safe Mode
If you are getting either a Bad Mem Pointer error and or a Smartheap handler recursively re-entered error when you start your AutoCAD R14 then you need to re-run all the steps above, taking care to do each step precisely as it says, most likely you are missing from step 5 or you have not installed to c:\acadR14 as stated in step (7) above.
When starting AutoCAD, if you receive an ‘acad.exe – System Error’ message: The program can’t start because ac1st15.dll is missing from your computer. Try reinstalling the program to fix this problem. If you carried out step (7) above, then try rebooting your PC
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
Issues with Calcomp Digitizer – Calcomp Digitizer not working
If the setup displays an error message
InstallError (IUO)
(X) not enough space(IUO)

try unplugging any External USB drives
Plotting issues? If you get an error splwow64.exe “The application was unable to start correctly” with error “0xc0000005”
1. Make sure your Anti-virus and/or Windows Firewall is not blocking splwow64.exe
2. If the problem persists
  1. First, note that you need the latest version of the Converter App
  2. Start the Converter App
  3. Select the 3d tab “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
  4. Click the Tools Menu->Reduced Power Mode
  5. Using the “…” button, pick your acad.exe folder e.g. c:\acadr14
  6. Click “Fix Old Program” and follow prompts
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 plotupdate.exe for AutoCAD 2000 on 64bit Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on December 16, 2014 by simonbooth

If you are receiving either an “Out of memory” or “Memory allocation error” while trying to plot inside of AutoCAD 2000, then you are most likely missing the AutoCAD 2000 patch called “plotupdate”.

This blog documents how to install the “plotupdate” patch on Windows7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 64bit. NOTE: You will have needed to install AutoCAD 2000 first

Here is the English readme for the AutoCAD 2000 plotupdate patch which explains what it specifically addresses. Click here for French, German, Italian and Spanish readme for plotupdate.exe

Here’s how to patch your AutoCAD 2000 with the plotupdate.exe

Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Next download the Plotupdate.exe for AutoCAD 2000 zip and unzip to the folder c:\Autodesk, it will unzip to c:\Autodesk\Plotupdate2000
1. Note: Click here for French, German, Italian and Spanish plotupdate.exe
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. Next, select the 2nd tab named ‘Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver‘
2. Using the ‘…’ button select the path c:\Autodesk\Plotupdate2000 then click the ‘Run Old Installer‘ button
3. When asked “Is this an installation media, a service pack/update or plug-in/app for AutoCAD?” say Yes
4. Next, 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 the AutoCAD 2000 Plotupdate setup.exe program to appear.
5. Once the setup starts, install as normal (simply accept all defaults).
Now run your AutoCAD 2000 and plot as normal
1. Important Tip: You can add new Plotters using the c:\acad2000\addplwiz.exe

Troubleshooting

If your PlotUpdate 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)

If you still can’t get your plotter to work

Make sure your Anti-virus and/or Windows Firewall is not blocking splwow64.exe
- Make sure your Anti-virus and/or Windows Firewall is not blocking splwow64.exe
- If the problem persists, you have 2 options
  - Install Autodesk’s free DWGTrueview App which allows full plotting using the latest version of AutoCAD
  - Fix your AutoCAD 2000 install…
    - start the Converter App
    - Select the 3d tab “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver”
    - Click the Tools Menu->Reduced Power Mode
    - Using the “…” button, pick your acad.exe folder e.g. c:\acad2000
    - Click “Fix Old Program” and follow prompts

Installing Softdesk 8 Imaging for AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on December 8, 2014 by simonbooth

NOTE: We have had the best success installing this product using our Converter solution on Windows 8 and Windows 10

Installing Softdesk 8 Imaging for AutoCAD R14 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…

First, obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Install your AutoCAD R14 by carefully following the steps detailed here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Softdesk 8 Imaging CD contents to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\imagingR14
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\imagingR14 folder, and click Run.
1. When asked “Is this an installation media, a service pack/update or plug-in/app for AutoCAD?” say Yes
2. Next, 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 Softdesk setup.exe program to appear. Once the setup starts, install as normal (simply accept all defaults).
Next, start your AutoCAD R14. Once AutoCAD starts up fully, simply type preferences at the command line, select the Profiles tab, double click the Softdesk profile and make it the Current Profile. Finally, OK out of the preferences dialog.
Now you can happily run your Softdesk 8 Imaging inside of AutoCAD R14 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 or Windows 10 32bit or 64bit

Troubleshooting

If your 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 from Windows Safe Mode

Installing Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 3 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on December 5, 2014 by simonbooth

NOTE: We have had the best success installing this product using our Converter solution on Windows 8 and Windows 10

Installing your Autodesk Mechanical Desktop R3 (otherwise known as MDT 3 and built on the AutoCAD R14.01 platform) on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

Instructions on installing Autodesk Mechanical R2 can be found here…

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

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
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire MDT 3 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\mdt3R14
Start the Longbow Converter tool
1. select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
2. pick the c:\Autodesk\mdt3R14 folder and click the “Run Old Installer” button.
  1. Read and understand all the prompts before pressing OK.
  2. Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait up to 45 minutes for your Mechanical 3 setup.exe program to appear.
  3. 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:\mdt3R14 (not .\Mechanical as usually prompted)**
Now carry on with the install…
1. Do not reboot once the install is complete.
2. Ignore any errors related to not being able to create the shortcut folder “Autodesk Mechanical 3”, you will have to create a shortcut on your computer Desktop pointing to your c:\mdt3R14\acad.exe by hand.
3. You will also be prompted that Adobe reader 3.01 needs to be installed – when you press OK, again, expect to wait up to 45 minutes for the Adobe setup.exe program to appear install as normal accepting all defaults this time.
4. Again, do not reboot if prompted to do so…
Once installed, go back to the Converter tool…
1. select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
2. pick the newly installed c:\mdt3R14 folder and click “Fix Old Program“.
At this point, you can actually run AutoCAD, simply run c:\mdt3R14\acad.exe using Windows Explorer… However…
You will notice that you are running raw AutoCAD, to enable your Mechanical Desktop features, carry out these next steps, either…
1. Add a shortcut (recommended) to C:\mdt3R14\acad.exe making sure that the Target Property of the shortcut is set to:C:\mdt3R14\acad.exe /p C:\mdt3R14\desktop\desktop.arg
2. or update your AutoCAD support path by hand…
  1. At the AutoCAD Command line, type the command ‘Preferences’, add new Support path folders c:\mdt3R14\acadm and then also c:\mdt3R14\acadm\support, now click ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’ out of the dialog.
  2. Next, restart AutoCAD.
  3. When you are back in AutoCAD, type ‘Menuload’ at the command line, click browse, then navigate to C:\mdt3R14\acadm\support, change the file filter at the bottom to *.mnu, then open acadm.mnu, finally click Load, then pick Close.
  4. Now restart AutoCAD
Now you can happily run your Autodesk Mechanical Desktop 3 on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 32bit or 64bit

Troubleshooting:

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

Installing AutoCAD LT 2000 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on June 28, 2014 by simonbooth

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
1. 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…
1. Insert your AutoCAD LT 2000 CD
2. Select the 2nd tab titled “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver” by clicking on it
3. Using the ‘…’ button select your AutoCAD LT 2000 CD
4. Now click the “Run Old Installer” button.
  1. 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.
1. Now complete the setup making sure to…
  1. 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.
  2. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once setup has completed…
1. Make sure to fully close the AutoCAD setup program
2. 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

Installing Softdesk 8 for AutoCAD R14 on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Posted on June 27, 2014 by simonbooth

NOTE: We have had the best success installing this product using our Converter solution on Windows 8 and Windows 10

Installing your Softdesk 8 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.

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…

First, obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Install your AutoCAD R14 by carefully following the steps detailed here
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Softdesk CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\softdesk
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\softdesk folder, and click Run. 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 Softdesk setup.exe program to appear. Once the setup starts, install as normal (simply accept all defaults).
Next we need to initialize Softdesk on startup, so depending on what works best for you – either
1. Start your AutoCAD R14 by running c:\acadR14\acad.exe. Once AutoCAD starts up fully, simply type preferences at the command line, select the Profiles tab, double click the Softdesk profile and make it the Current Profile. Finally, OK out of the preferences dialog.
2. Another way to intialize Softdesk on startup is to create a Desktop shortcut to c:\acadR14\acad.exe – make sure the shortcut
  1. Target: is set to C:\acadR14\acad.exe /c c:\sdsk\programs /p “softdesk 8”
  2. Working Directory: is set to C:\acadR14
Now you can happily run your Softdesk tools inside of AutoCAD R14 on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit

Troubleshooting

If your 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 from Windows Safe Mode

Installing AutoCAD Mechanical Desktop Release 2 on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1

Posted on June 26, 2014 by simonbooth

NOTE: We have had the best success installing this product using our Converter solution on Windows 8 and Windows 10

Installing your Mechanical Desktop R2 (built on AutoCAD R14.01) on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…

Instructions on installing Autodesk Mechanical 3 can be found here…

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

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
Using Windows Explorer, copy your entire Mechanical Desktop Release 2.0 CD to your hard drive, to a folder path c:\Autodesk\mdtR14
Start the Longbow Converter tool, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:\Autodesk\mdtR14 folder, and click Run. 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 Mechanical Desktop setup.exe program to 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:\mdtR14 (not .\Mechanical as usually prompted)**
Now carry on with the install (do not reboot once the install is complete) Ignore any errors related to not being able to create the shortcut, you will have to create a shortcut on your computer Desktop to your c:\mdtR14\acad.exe by hand. You will also be prompted that Adobe reader needs to be installed – when you press OK, expect to wait at least 45 minutes for the Adobe setup.exe program to appear install as normal accepting all defaults this time.
1. Do not reboot if prompted to do so…
Once installed, go back to the Converter tool, select the 3rd tab, pick the newly installed c:\mdtR14 folder and click Fix.
Now you are ready to run AutoCAD, simply run c:\mdtR14\acad.exe using Windows Explorer.
You will notice that you are running raw AutoCAD, to enable your Mechanical Desktop features, carry out these next steps…
1. At the AutoCAD Command line, type the command ‘Preferences’, add new Support path folders c:\mdtR14\acadm and then also c:\mdtR14\acadm\support, now click ‘Apply’ and then ‘OK’ out of the dialog.
2. Next, restart AutoCAD.
3. When you are back in AutoCAD, type ‘Menuload’ at the command line, click browse, then navigate to C:\mdtR14\acadm\support, change the file filter at the bottom to *.mnu, then open acadm.mnu, finally click Load, then pick Close.
4. Now restart AutoCAD
Now you can happily run your Mechanical Desktop Release 2.0 on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit

Troubleshooting:

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

Installing AutoCAD LT97 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10

Posted on June 26, 2014 by simonbooth

“This app can’t run on your PC”

or this one…

“Wrong OS, AutoCAD supports Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 5.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98”

…all is not lost…

How to install AutoCAD LT97

Obtain your purchased copy of the Longbow Converter here
1. Because Windows is constantly updating you will need the latest version of the Converter App
Start In the Converter App
Insert your AutoCAD LT97 CD into your CDRom drive…
1. Select the 2nd tab titled “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
2. Using the “. . .” button, select your AutoCAD LT97 installation CD
3. Next, click the “Run Old Installer” button and follow the instructions
4. Please be patient as the Converter starts your AutoCAD LT97 Setup…. expect to wait at least 45 minutes for your AutoCAD LT97 setup.exe program to appear.
  1. 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 input – **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:\acadLT97 (not .\AutoCAD LT97 as usually prompted)**
2. Now carry on with the install…
3. Ignore any errors related to not being able to create the shortcut Cannot create folder “AutoCAD LT 97” you will have to create a shortcut on your computer Desktop to your c:\acadLT97\aclt.exe by hand.
4. Do not reboot if prompted to do so
5. Make sure you fully close the setup program.
Once the setup is closed the Converter will automatically fix the c:\acadLT97 program files.
1. You should see “Success!” displayed in the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
  1. Now, close the Converter App
  2. Reboot your PC
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD LT97, using Windows Explorer, navigate to c:\acadLT97 and double click aclt.exe

Troubleshooting

If you are getting an application failure with Unhandled Exception 0x800F0922
- The security software (ESET Nod 32) must uninstalled; suspending it not effective
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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