My AutoCAD R14 runs on Windows 7 with no problems but it does not show up as an "installed" program when I try to uninstall it. The program was transferred from an older computer to this one. I'm trying to install Autodesk Softdesk 8 Civil Survey and the cad overlay will not recognize the already installed AutoCAD R14. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
Answer by
Stephen Prastman
That's the reason the software doesn't appear in the installed programs list. A manual transfer will simply copy the files, regardless if the software works or not. You will have to install the application properly, because when you do so, the installer will automatically add necessary information in the registry items.
A simple way to fix this is to export the registry file from the old computer. In case you still have access, go to Start > Run > regedit. Expand the Local_Machine > Software and export the folder associated with AutoCAD (most of the time it's called AutoDesk). Add it to the local PC and then try detecting the application again.
If this is not working for you, then reinstall the application using its own setup package.
I've been running Autocad 14 in Windows 98, XP, and 7, but have not been able to run it in Windows 8. Has there been any luck with anyone able to find a way to run Autocad 14 in Windows 8?
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Answer by
Sean Hill
AutoCAD R14 works in Windows 8 but you need to apply a compatibility setting to the main executable file or launcher when you're installing. Run it as administrator and set the compatibility to Windows XP or Windows 7. Windows 7 is not recommended, though. If you can't make it run , install a virtual machine using Virtualbox or VMWare with Windows XP attached and then you can use your application.
You might need to type the filename and path manually because there is no feature regarding file path printing. Create a shortcut of your file on the desktop, then use Properties and copy its file path. You can use the text tool to type the name and paste the path of the file.
My AutoCAD R14 runs on Windows 7 with no problems but it does not show up as an "installed" program when I try to uninstall it. The program was transferred from an older computer to this one. I'm trying to install Autodesk Softdesk 8 Civil Survey and the cad overlay will not recognize the already installed AutoCAD R14. Thanks for any help or suggestions.
That's the reason the software doesn't appear in the installed programs list. A manual transfer will simply copy the files, regardless if the software works or not. You will have to install the application properly, because when you do so, the installer will automatically add necessary information in the registry items.
A simple way to fix this is to export the registry file from the old computer. In case you still have access, go to Start > Run > regedit. Expand the Local_Machine > Software and export the folder associated with AutoCAD (most of the time it's called AutoDesk). Add it to the local PC and then try detecting the application again.
If this is not working for you, then reinstall the application using its own setup package.
I've been running Autocad 14 in Windows 98, XP, and 7, but have not been able to run it in Windows 8. Has there been any luck with anyone able to find a way to run Autocad 14 in Windows 8?
AutoCAD R14 works in Windows 8 but you need to apply a compatibility setting to the main executable file or launcher when you're installing. Run it as administrator and set the compatibility to Windows XP or Windows 7. Windows 7 is not recommended, though. If you can't make it run , install a virtual machine using Virtualbox or VMWare with Windows XP attached and then you can use your application.
You might need to type the filename and path manually because there is no feature regarding file path printing. Create a shortcut of your file on the desktop, then use Properties and copy its file path. You can use the text tool to type the name and paste the path of the file.