AutoCAD 2016 is not found on this computer. [ERROR]

Anonymous · ‎12-01-2015

Im trying to reinstall AutoCAD 2016 due to some .dll lost. I got past the "AutoCAD 2016 is already installed" puzzle, but oh boy did they fool me! There I was, happy and singing since I finally can get back to my beloved school project. When installation was half way, error message saying "AutoCAD 2016 is not found on this computer. You will need to install AutoCAD 2016 to install this product specific pack.". I've tried downloading from all three sources listed in drop-menu in download page, I've tried regedit, I've tried IObit Uninstaller, I've tried Wise Registry Cleaner, I've tried MS Fix it but no, I just cant get it to work. Can someone PLEASE help me get back to my school projects.

Im running on Win 7 x64 and the other specs are optimal. I'm trying to install AutoCAD 2016 on free Student license.

Otto · ‎12-01-2015

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Anonymous · ‎12-01-2015

I've tried this already, no help.

Darin.Green · ‎12-02-2015

Hi Alessi,

Try the following download: AutoCAD 2016

Once the download is complete, try the installation again.

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Anonymous · ‎12-03-2015

hello ,

are there is any progress in your problem

i think i have the same problem

Anonymous · ‎12-03-2015

Darin.Green · ‎12-03-2015

Try using the link below (Per your product):

AutoCAD 2016

AutoCAD LT 2016

Once downloaded the file should look similar to this:

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Anonymous · ‎12-04-2015

Did not work.
http://imgur.com/BKHpCTR

Darin.Green · ‎12-04-2015

Can you browse to your temp directory and post the log files. Use the following link to determine which logs to look for...

Finding the log files

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Anonymous · ‎12-04-2015

Log file as attachment.

Darin.Green · ‎12-04-2015

Clear out your temp directory "C:\users\<username>\local\temp"

Check Programs & Features to see if any 2016 Autodesk products installed. If so, Uninstall them and start the installation process again from:

C:\Autodesk\AutoCAD_2016_English_Win_64bit_dlm\

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Anonymous · ‎12-05-2015

I can't seem to find "C:\users\<username>\local\temp". Where can I change the settings so that I can see the hidden folders?
I found "C:\users\<username>\AppData\local\temp" but I think that's not what you mean't?

Darin.Green · ‎12-07-2015

Click Start, then type %TEMP% in the search box and hit enter. It will take you to the temp directory.

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Anonymous · ‎12-07-2015

So should I just delete everything in there?

Darin.Green · ‎12-07-2015

Yes. Some things will not delete which you can choose to skip when prompted.

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Anonymous · ‎12-08-2015

The temp clearing didn't help. I get the same message saying that "AutoCAD 2016 is not found on this computer. You will need to install AutoCAD 2016 to install this product specific pack."

Darin.Green · ‎12-08-2015

Did you also perform the clean uninstall, using the link I posted?

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Anonymous · ‎12-06-2016

i downloaded the pack and when i try to install it i keep getting this error

Anonymous · ‎12-06-2016

i downloaded the pack and when i install it i keep getting this error

Darin.Green · ‎12-06-2016

Hi @Anonymous,

This looks to be an rights issue. Log onto the machine as an Administrator (Non-Restricted user), then try running the installation again.

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