Cannot uninstall Autocad Architecture 2009

[KatheenLee3441]

When I use the Windows Add Remove Programs to uninstall Autocad Architecture 2009, I get an error "The installation source for this product is not available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it." I have loaded the installation cd into the drive and it does not help. I am installing 2011 and would like to be able to remove prior versions. I am running Windows XP SP3. Thank you for your kind assistance 🙂

[rosskirby]

Was your application installed via a disk or through a network image? If it was installed via a network image, and the server that housed that image is no longer available, you're going to have a hell of a time uninstalling. Sorry that I can't offer any specific advice on how to remedy the problem, but if you check with your IT person, maybe they can point you in the right direction.

[Anonymous]

you can run later versions with earlier versions installed (check your
licence agreeement).
You could reinstall ACA2009 if you have an image - maybe that you have
removed the uninstall file.
Then uninstall should immediately be available.


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When I use the Windows Add Remove Programs to uninstall Autocad Architecture
2009, I get an error "The installation source for this product is not
available. Verify that the source exists and that you can access it." I have
loaded the installation cd into the drive and it does not help. I am
installing 2011 and would like to be able to remove prior versions. I am
running Windows XP SP3. Thank you for your kind assistance 🙂

[Anonymous]

Windows Installer CleanUp Utility from Microsoft, get it, use it:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/e/9/d/e9d80355-7ab4-45b8-80e8-983a48d5e1bd/msicuu2.exe

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Dean Saadallah
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[DianneS]

I have had this problem before as well, and gave up - decided to keep previous versions on my computer. My installation was not through a network, just a single computer. I also tried the utility Dean suggested - but received the same error message. I am hoping when I am ready to install 2011, I can clean off all the previous versions I have. I also have XP Pro SP3. Help or suggestions will be appreciated,