User Guide

Quick Start to Stand-Alone
Installation
The Stand-Alone Installation Guide provides instructions about how to prepare, and then install
AutoCAD 2010. If you have never installed the product before, you should familiarize yourself
with the entire installation process and options before beginning.
If you have a previous release installed, you should review the Migrate Custom Settings and
Files from Previous Releases on page 25 section, so you can take full advantage of your custom
settings.
For information about installing network-licensed versions of the program, see the following
related topics:
■ Choose an Installation Type (Network Administrator’s Guide)
■ Select a License Type (optional) (Network Administrator’s Guide)
■ What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
■ What is the benefit of using a network licensed version of the software?
Preparing for Installation
To prepare for installation, you should review the system requirements,
understand administrative permission requirements, locate your AutoCAD serial
number and product key, and close all running applications. Complete these
tasks, and you are ready to begin installing AutoCAD.
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