*** AutoCAD Stuck at Checking License? - FIX For Visual C++ & .NET Framework ***

[Anonymous]

After a large Windows Update over the weekend my AutoCAD and Vault would not work past "checking license"

Other Symptoms:

• Could not revert to restore point - Windows Explorer would crash
• Could not use windows update - error code 80072efe
• .Net Framework "Unhandled exception has occured" error with log-off/restart/shut down
• "Another Installation in Progress" for repairing .Net Framework
• Shutdown process takes hours
• Other various issues and computer lag

Troubleshooting:

• CCleaner - "Repairs" found issues but does not fix
• Stopping Windows Update Services via cmd - No Fix
• Deleting AutoCAD trusted storage date (in flexnet) - No Fix
• Blocking and Turning off Firewall - No Fix
• Safe Mode - No Fix

Fix:

After a lot of research and troubleshooting, I put 2 and 2 together and realized my main issue was with the Visual C++ Libraries and the .Net Framework. I wasn't able to do anything with them in the programs and features so I had to look elsewhere. I finally found this > http://www.majorgeeks.com/files/details/visual_c_runtime_installer.html, which is an all in one removal & installation tool.

Running this tool successfully was only achievable through safe mode. Run the program, restart the computer into normal mode, and voila! AutoCAD & Vault no longer hang at checking license and both work fully. All my other issues went away as well and the computer seems to work better than ever!