System Requirements error installing AutoCAD 2014 to Vista

[1971BuickSkylark]

It was recommended that I post this issue after completing a chat session online.

Any assistance you can offer is appreciated.

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Paul L. Prairie: I was informed by my Instructor that AutoCAD 2014 was compatible with MS Vista. But, I receive errors indicating system requirements are not met. I need this software for my AutoCAD class. Help!

Ricardo: Hi Paul.

Ricardo: I've received your detailed message.

Ricardo: As you can see in this link from our Autodesk site, the last 2014 version is not compatible with Windows Vista

Paul L. Prairie: So, is there anything you can suggest?

Paul L. Prairie: Other than the obvious (to purchase an OS upgrade)?

Paul L. Prairie: This news is very disappointing to me. You support XP for 2014, but not Vista?

Paul L. Prairie: Very strange.....

Ricardo: Unfortunately we can't do anything.

Ricardo: I don't know why it's XP supported and not Vista.

Paul L. Prairie: Is there someone you can ask to obtain a detailed explanation? I need to follow up with my Instructor on this issue.

Ricardo: You can enter in our forums and post this question in order to know if our technical support team can answer this issue.

[DarrenP · Accepted solution]

you can try this

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Installation-Licensing/How-to-edit-Inventor-2014-setup-ini-for-Vista-6...

this is for inventor 2014 but it should be the same with autocad 2014

no guarantee this will work

Visa Support: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=18424371

[1971BuickSkylark]

Can someone please assist me further with the issue listed below (please see last reply for current status)?

From what I gather, I may need to install AutoCAD 2012 to Vista, as 2013 and 2014 do not support that OS.

Please advise.

Community Mailer   Jan 28 (3 days ago)

Hello 1971BuickSkylark, You have 1 update for your Autodesk Community Subscri...

Paul Prairie plprairie@student.kcc.edu

Jan 28 (3 days ago)

 

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Is this suggested update compatible with Vista 32 bit?

The link indicates 64 bit.

Please advise.

On Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM, Community Mailer <mailer@lithium.com> wrote:

Hello 1971BuickSkylark,

You have 1 update for your Autodesk Community Subscriptions.

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Subject:   Re: System Requirements error installing AutoCAD 2014 to VistaAuthor: DarrenP (*Expert Elite*) Date: 01-28-2014 08:38 AM

you can try this

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Installation-Licensing/How-to-edit-Inventor-2014-setup-ini-for-Vista-6...

this is for inventor 2014 but it should be the same with autocad 2014

no guarantee this will work

Visa Support: http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/item?siteID=123112&id=18424371

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