

However, as AutoCad is a memory intensive program you may find VM software to be slow.
#Autocad 2006 for windows 7 64 bit download install
If it still refuses to install in compatibility mode you may have to consider buying the latest version of AutoCad.Īnother alternative is using Virtual Machine software. Now click on the install/setup.exe file and it should install in compatibility mode. You could also try an earlier versions such as Vista if you like.ġ1. A list of operating systems will now appear.ĩ. To change this, click on the down arrow to the right of the words Windows XP SP3.Ĩ. The default compatibility mode is Windows XP SP3. Click on this box to insert a check mark (tick).ħ. Install and run all versions of AutoCAD on Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 both 32bit and 64bit. You will see an option marked 'Run this application in compatibility mode for.'Ħ. When the Compatibility tab opens look for the section marked 'compatibility mode.'ĥ. In the properties Window, click on the Compatibility tab.Ĥ.

From the drop down menu, click on the Properties option.ģ. (You will need to view the files in File explorer rather than auto run the CD.)Ģ. Locate the AutoCAD install/setup.exe file and right click on it. After all Windows 8 is still based on the Windowsġ. However, usually, if an application works on Windows 7 it will 'usually' work on Windows 8.

I would imagine that earlier versions of AutoCAD would have problems with a newer operating system such as Windows 8. What error messages are you receiving from AutoCad?
