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activate AutoCAD LT. You will not be able to run in trial mode after the 30
days expires. Once you register and activate AutoCAD LT, the Product License
Activation wizard is no longer displayed.
The fastest and most reliable way to register and activate your product is by
using the Internet. Simply enter your registration information and send it to
Autodesk over the Internet. Once you submit your information, registration
and activation occur quickly.
To register and activate AutoCAD LT
1 Click the Start menu ➤ Programs or All Programs ➤ Autodesk ➤
<AutoCAD LT> ➤ <AutoCAD LT>.
2 In the AutoCAD LT Product License Activation wizard, select Activate,
and then click Next.
This starts the activation process.
3 Click Register and Activate (Get an Activation Code).
4 Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you do not have Internet access, or if you want to use another method
of registration, you can register and activate AutoCAD LT in one of the
following ways:
Email Create an email message with your registration information and
send it to Autodesk.
Fax or Post/Mail Enter your registration information, and fax or mail
the information to Autodesk.
Launch AutoCAD LT
Assuming that you followed all of the previous steps outlined in this
installation section, you can launch AutoCAD LT and start taking advantage
of its new and updated features. For more detailed information about the new
features, learning videos, online Help, or AutoCAD LT services and support,
see the Welcome screen after you launch the product.
You can start AutoCAD LT in the following ways:
■ Desktop shortcut icon. When you install AutoCAD LT, an AutoCAD LT
shortcut icon is placed on your desktop unless you cleared that option
during installation. Double-click the AutoCAD LT shortcut icon to start
the program.
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