What file folders and additional programs are necessary to use Inventor 2018?

[Anonymous]

Hi. I don't have exactly an specific problem with the program. I downloaded Inventor 2018 some months ago. Today I check my computer Storage and I see that differents programs like Autodesk Desing Review, autodesk inventor electrical catalog browser, A360 Desktop and they are ocuppying too much storage. But I didn't eliminate them because I guess that like any program Inventor needs additional folders and programs to function and this my doubt. Maybe I installed a product package of autodesk products. So, I only need to use the program Autodesk Inventor Professional 2018 by the moment. What file folders and additional programs are necessary to only use inventoe 2018?

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Have a look inside C:\Autodesk. you could move these installer files to an external hard drive, as they are only used for installation or repair. The reason I say move and not delete, is that you do sometimes need them for installing updates or if you need to repair the software.

If you clear out C:\Autodesk, you should free up a LOT of disc space.

Have a look at this article: https://knowledge.autodesk.com/search-result/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Can-I-move-or-delete-C-A...

As for removing additional programs, you do need some of the installed components, you can get away with uninstalling the Revit Interoperability app (if you don't need it), as well as the Electrical Catalogue (again, if you don't need it). The best way to do this is via the uninstall app, see this link: https://clintbrown.co.uk/2020/04/16/autodesk-uninstall-tool/

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