2012
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Introduction
- Installing AutoCAD on a Single Computer
- How can I prepare for a successful installation?
- How can I choose the language in which the Installer instructions are presented?
- How do I choose the language for my software?
- Where can I find my serial number and product key?
- What if I've lost my serial number or product key?
- How do I know if I have enough disk space for the installation?
- How do I select a license type? What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- What is the purpose of a client log file?
- How do I register and activate my software after I have finished the installation?
- What are the additional products available for installation?
- Where do I customize my installation?
- How can I install medium resolution Material Library images?
- How can I be sure available service packs are included in my installation?
- What features can I customize?
- Creating a Deployment of AutoCAD
- How can I prepare to create a successful deployment to multiple computers?
- How do I select a license type? What is the difference between a stand-alone license and a network license?
- How can I choose the language in which the Installer instructions are presented?
- What is the benefit of a network licensed version of the software?
- What is the purpose of a client log file?
- What is the purpose of a network log file?
- What is an administrative image?
- Where should the administrative image of my deployment be located?
- How will individual users find the deployed administrative image?
- What is 'silent' deployment mode?
- What are the additional products available for installation?
- Where do I customize my installation?
- What features can I customize?
- How can I install medium resolution Material Library images?
- How do I include Service Packs with my deployment?
- What are support content folders?
- What is the purpose of configuring additional files in a deployment?
- What are the services of the Communication Center?
- What is Autodesk Exchange?
- How do I modify a deployment configuration?
- Maintaining and Reconfiguring Your Installation
- AutoCAD 2012 System Requirements
Installing AutoCAD on
a Single Computer
How can I prepare for a successful installation?
You can avoid problems and ensure a smooth installation of AutoCAD by
employing the following best practices:
■ Confirm that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements.
(Click "System Requirements" at the bottom of the Installer window.)
Important: Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 (available on product disc) must
be installed before you install AutoCAD.
■ Be sure you have Administrator permissions in Windows
®
.
■ Remove previous installations of this release of AutoCAD, including any Beta
versions.
■ Install all Microsoft Windows
®
system updates and restart your computer.
■ Before you install, exit all active applications. An even better approach is to
install AutoCAD first thing after starting your computer, before using any
applications.
■ Turn off your anti-virus program.
How can I choose the language in which the
Installer instructions are presented?
If other languages are available, you can choose the language in which Installer
instructions are presented from the Installation instructions drop-down list on
the Installer Launch page. Note that this will also set the language for your
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