Windows Hangs on Start up after installing AutoCAD 2010

After installing AutoCAD 2010 (or any of the vertical versions) the next reboot causes the computer to hang on start up; Windows gets to the welcome screen and freezes.

Users have solved the issue like this:

1. Reinstall Windows 10 (or 11)
2. Install Longbow Converter App
   1. Install https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347
   2. Install https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26368
   3. Install https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22
3. reboot PC
4. Run Longbow and then install AutoCAD 2010 32bit using the Longbow Converter App (default install)
5. Install again https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26347
6. Install again https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=26368
7. Install again https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=22
8. Reboot

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