Whenever I try to install AutoCAD I get failed installation and an error...
I get this in the log :
2013/8/22:02:35:31 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup started on EG-PC by Enrique29945 ===
2013/8/22:02:35:31 Enrique29945 EG-PC Launch
2013/8/22:02:35:34 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup ended ===
2013/8/22:02:35:32 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup started on EG-PC by Enrique29945 ===
2013/8/22:02:35:32 Enrique29945 EG-PC Launch
2013/8/22:02:35:34 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen LaunchDialog
2013/8/22:02:35:39 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen LicenseDialog
2013/8/22:02:35:43 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen ProductInfoDialog
2013/8/22:02:35:54 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen ProductSelectionDialog2
2013/8/22:02:35:58 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen FullProgressDialog
2013/8/22:02:35:58 Enrique29945 EG-PC Installing .NET Framework Runtime 4.0 Language Pack: C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_2013_English_Win_64bit\3rdParty\NET\4\wcu\dotNetFramework\dotNetFx40LP_Full_x86_x64_1041.exe /q
2013/8/22:02:36:04 Enrique29945 EG-PC Install .NET Framework Runtime 4.0 Language Pack Failed Installation aborted, Result=1603
2013/8/22:02:36:05 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen InstallCompleteDialog
2013/8/22:02:36:09 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup ended ===
2013/8/22:02:39:51 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup started on EG-PC by Enrique29945 ===
2013/8/22:02:39:51 Enrique29945 EG-PC Launch
2013/8/22:02:39:54 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup ended ===
2013/8/22:02:39:52 Enrique29945 EG-PC === Setup started on EG-PC by Enrique29945 ===
2013/8/22:02:39:52 Enrique29945 EG-PC Launch
2013/8/22:02:39:53 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen LaunchDialog
2013/8/22:02:40:19 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen LicenseDialog
2013/8/22:02:40:21 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen ProductInfoDialog
2013/8/22:02:40:45 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen ProductSelectionDialog2
2013/8/22:02:40:47 Enrique29945 EG-PC PageOpen FullProgressDialog
2013/8/22:02:40:47 Enrique29945 EG-PC Installing .NET Framework Runtime 4.0 Language Pack: C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_2013_English_Win_64bit\3rdParty\NET\4\wcu\dotNetFramework\dotNetFx40LP_Full_x86_x64_1041.exe /q
2013/8/22:02:40:53 Enrique29945 EG-PC Install .NET Framework Runtime 4.0 Language Pack Failed Installation aborted, Result=1603
I have cleared my %TEMP% folder as i've seen in some forums, I have tried reinstalling .NET Framework 4.0, but it's already installed so it just told me it couldn't install since it was already installed. I checked the programs and I couldn't find it there to uninstall and just let AutoCAD 2013 install it...I am running on my windows 8 laptop, and I'm not sure waht to do to install it. I've looked at various other posts and to no avail.
I'm not sure what to do, and I really need this program for my class...I'd appreciate any help I can get to solve this issue.
It is indeed failing on the .NET. But that is because Windows 8 already has it installed. You'll want to try my setup.ini editing fix to get around the 1603 error here.
For more information on this process, please see my KB article here:
http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Installation-Licensing/Install-NET-Framework-Language-Pack-Failed-Inst...
Even though the articlie is about a language pack, you can modify the instructions for the Prereq that is failing in your case.
Install .NET Framework Runtime 4.0 Language Pack Failed Installation aborted, Result=1603
Make sure you update your AutoCAD to the latest service pack after installation, since it is only compatible with Windows 8 once updated.
Good Luck!