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AutoCad 2000 and Windows XP Pro

Discussion in 'Software Apps' started by larswebb, Oct 14, 2004.

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  1. larswebb Newcomer, in training

    I am considering Upgrading my work PC From Win98 to XP Pro. I have heard that AutoCad 2000 is not compatible with XP. Is that true?

    Thanks,

    Larry
    larswebb, Oct 14, 2004
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  2. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Looks like you might have some trouble.
    poertner_1274, Oct 14, 2004
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  3. larswebb Newcomer, in training

    The AutoCad Cd I have is about 4yrs old, I doubt it has all the patches. Can I install and then download and install the patches? I found a site that has service paks and patches. (http://www.nu-waycorp.com/Downloads.htm). I have to be sure there will be no problems before I dive into this. I use AutoCad every day.

    Larry
    larswebb, Oct 14, 2004
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  4. Liquidlen TechSpot Paladin

    Compatibility mode is basically a' virtual machine'
    XP can isolate your software and make it think it is on a 98 system (so to speak) If you can load the software ,you should have no trouble patching it .
    Of course there are no garrantees .
    If it doesn't work ,you could try a dual boot scenario on your machine.
    Liquidlen, Oct 14, 2004
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  5. larswebb Newcomer, in training

    Isn't compatibility mode for programs already on the computer? I was planning to do a format and clean install.
    larswebb, Oct 14, 2004
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  6. SNGX1275 TechSpot Special Forces

    Yes "compatibility mode" is just a part of XP, you don't have to add it on later.
    SNGX1275, Oct 14, 2004
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  7. LNCPapa TS Special Forces

    I've run AutoCAD 2000 on WinXP Pro before - and I didn't have to do anything special to make it work. All I had to do was make sure my environment variable PATH wasn't too long. Once that got too long I could no longer render anything that used sides in renders (anything that uses modeller.dll) If you try this I hope you have as good a luck as I did. I've since moved on to AutoCAD 2005 so the chances of me reinstalling 2000 are in the negatives.

    BTW - I've never tried it with SP2 on - just SP1
    LNCPapa, Oct 14, 2004
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  8. Liquidlen TechSpot Paladin

    No CMode is a program that allows some software to operate on an XP machine even though the software is designed for older versions of Windows .
    You actually load the software with the help of CMode.
    Check windows help files for instructions.
    Liquidlen, Oct 15, 2004
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  9. larswebb Newcomer, in training

    Thank You everyone for the advice I'll give it a try.

    Larry
    larswebb, Oct 16, 2004
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  10. larswebb Newcomer, in training

    I installed AutoCad this morning and everything went well. I did need to use Cmode to intall it in Windows 95 mode but I can run it with XP.

    Thanks again,

    Larry

    Do I need to close this thread?
    larswebb, Oct 18, 2004
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  11. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    No need to close it, this way if someone else has a similar question they can ask it, or look at your answers. I'm glad we got you all straightened away.
    See ya around ;)
    poertner_1274, Oct 19, 2004
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  12. ustech Newcomer, in training

    Did it work?

    So you installed AutoCad 2000 on Windows XP without CMODE right? Did the installation work as normal or you did something different. I am about to do this installation for a friend who is currently using Windows 98. So he has bought new PC with XP.
    ustech, Nov 15, 2004
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  13. Liquidlen TechSpot Paladin

    This is what worked.
    Liquidlen, Nov 16, 2004
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  14. Electrick Gypsy Newcomer, in training

    I've been trying to get AutoCAD 2000i to install on my XP box for ages now without any luck. Bugga . . . guess I'll just have to keep using the ME box.
    Pity, was hoping to convert that one to Linux.
    Electrick Gypsy, Nov 16, 2004
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  15. pmoat@optonline Newcomer, in training

    Installed it using Compatability Wizard

    I initially ran into the same problem. ACAD2000 wouldn't install on XP. Started the compatability wizard and install went without a hitch.
    pmoat@optonline, Nov 24, 2004
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  16. artpac79 Newcomer, in training

    AutoCad 2000 Install Error Windows XP

    I wish to move AutoCAD 2000 from my old Win98 machine to the new computer with Windows XP Home SP2. I understand there might be compatibility problems with installing AutoCAD 2000 in Windows XP but other users seem to have success.

    However I have tried the install using WinXP compatibility mode, but the setup application just gets started when I get the following error: _INS0432._MP Application Error. The application failed to initialize properly (0xc0000142). Click on OK to terminate the application.

    Does anyone understand this problem and can you suggest a fix or workaround? Thanks in advance for your response.
    Paul
    artpac79, Mar 26, 2005
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  17. Dana-J Newcomer, in training

    Dana-J

    How do I access the compatibility wizard, so that I can install AutoCad2000 while using XP? :blush:
    Dana-J, Apr 29, 2005
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  18. poertner_1274 secroF laicepS topShceT

    Start>> Allprograms>>Accessories>>Program Compatibility Wizard.

    BTW
    :wave:Welcome to TechSpot:wave:
    poertner_1274, Apr 29, 2005
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  19. artpac79 Newcomer, in training

    Compatibility Settings in Windows XP for AutoCAD 2000

    I finally had success installing and running AutoCAD 2000 in Windows XP SP2 by using the following compatibility settings:

    - Run program in compatibility mode for: Windows NT 4.0 (Service Pack 5)
    - Disable Visual Themes
    - Turn off advanced text services for this program

    Good luck all
    artpac79, Apr 29, 2005
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  20. Dana-J Newcomer, in training

    Dana-J

    Thank you so much. I was able to get my software up and running!! :unch:
    Dana-J, Apr 30, 2005
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