I will try and explain my small problem.My .dwg files in exployer no longer have the Blue and yellow icon and the the file type is only displayed as DWG file. On my other PC running LT12 has the icon. On PC 2 the following properties are displayed:
PC2
Type of file: AutoCAD Drawing (.dwg)
Opens with: AutoCAD Launcher
PC1 with the problem
Type of file: DWG File (.dwg)
Opens with: AutoCAD LT Application
It would appear that the AutoCAD Launcher is missing. I believe that there should not be any difference between the two installations. It is very annoying as on PC 1 I do most of my work and the DWG have a very small icon with is one I have never seen before.
Your advice would be appreciated.
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Hi,
Can you try the following solution and let us know whether it helps or not,
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=2893615&linkID=9240617
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Many thanks for the reply. I am using Windows 7 Ultimate. The solution was for Windows XP. Sorry, but where do I access the required settings.
Sorry for the mistake. You can do the same on Windows 7. The Microsoft link below will tell you more details on file association settings in Windows 7,
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Change-which-programs-Windows-uses-by-default
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Could not make changes. It would appear that the AutoCAD DWG Launcher is missing.
Main Computer Files = Which has the problem.
.dwg / DWG File / AutoCAD LT Application
Second Computer Working OK Files read =
.dwg / AutoCAD LT Drawing / AutoCAD DWG Launcher.
So it would appear on my Main Computer the AutoCAD DWG Launcher is missing.
Have you tried a repair install of LT on the offending computer?
From your first post in this thread can the option AutoCAD LT Application be selected in that dialog?
From your two threads it appears that your installation of LT has been corrupted. Is this true? Does the program not run normally?
Try a restore of the OS to prior to the problem and/or the repair install prior to more drastic options.
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Windows Explorer (in any Windows version)
Right-click over any DWG file, select OPEN WITH, in the new popup that appears, if you don't see AutoCAD DWG Launcher there is a reinstall of LT2012 in your immediate future. To do it correctly, you must follow the Autodesk guidelines for removal and reinstall if a repair did nto restore what you seek.
Can you please explain in my immediate future. I have reinstalled AutoCAD LT 2012 and the problem still exist with the non installation of the Launcher. I access my drawings from the AutoCAD programme. Its a bit annoying the icon no longer exists. I do not have any problems with the running of my AutoCAD other than my two posts.
Reads like its time for the more drastic measures:
Remove Autodesk Products:
http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?linkID=9240817&id=2887771&siteID=123112
then reinstall. This should clear this up.
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Removed all AutoCAD programmes and other AutoCAD associated files. Reinstalled AutoCAD LT 2012. Has not made any difference to files in Windows explorer they still do not appear with the AutoCAD symble and the AutoCAD LT Launcher is not installed. Bit of a problem, Could it be a problem with Win 7 OS. Works OK on PC 2.
Can you post a screenshot of the icon?
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That looks like an Autodesk icon related to the Autocad LT 2012 Application.
I changed the file associativity to that on my own system and the program worked fine.
LT Application or Launcher made no difference.
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Must agree the same for me it does work. So no problems in openning up a dwg file but very annoying that the autoCAD dwg symble has vanished.
or select a DWG file in Windows Explorer, right-click and select Customize Type, then Icon tab, then whatever icon you want I believe is all you need to do.
Or try a freeware like TYPES http://types.en.uptodown.com/
Hi,
What service pack level you are in Windows 7. Can you create another user login in Windows 7 and see whether it helps to populate the extensions correctly. Do you get any errors during the time of reinstall. You can go to Start -> Run -> %temp% (to access temp folder). Please look out for any ACAD error logs with extension .log and send it to me. I will investigate further. Meanwhile, please try testing with another user login and let us know how it went.
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Autocad 2012 LT locks up when using the copy and move commands. This last for a minute or more then starts working again. The rest of the computer works fine while this is going on. Intel i7 2600 16 GB ram Nvidia G force GTX 460 video card, Windows 7 Home Edition with SP 1 and latest upgades.
Many thanks for all the help. The only way that I solved my problem was to reformat and re-install my AutoCAD LT 2013 after I had re-installed Windows 7 Ultimate.