Activation Code

[Anonymous]

I have been using AutoCad for many years since version 12. The last version I acquired was AutoCad 2006 which I purchased many years ago. I have been using it ever since. I got a new computer and installed Autocad on it more than a year ago and have been using AutoCad on it. Last week I was using it and all of a sudden it says that I needed to register it. In fact when I first installed it, I provided the serial number and the activation code that I have. Three days from the day it asked me to register my AutoCad stop running. When I restart it, it requests the activation code and when I enter the activation code, I get an error message and the software asks me to contact Autodesk which is impossible because there Is no number through which one can reach a human being at Autodesk.  When I access the Autodesk site and go through support I come to a dead end at which point I am told this version is not supported. So now I have a software that I fully own and cannot run it because Autodesk locked it. I contacted Autodesk through emails no answer. I tried twitter and was asked to come to this forum. I hope someone can help. 
Any help will be very appreciated. 
Thank you. 

[DarrenP]

autodesk stopped generating activation codes for versions 2010 & lower on August 31, 2019

nothing Autodesk is going to do  

you can subscribe to a newer version or dump Autodesk & switch to a competitor

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

or ask a lawyer to force Autodesk to give you an activation code.

In case you have this version bought and it was never updated it's regulated by a license agreement without any end date. So in my (private) opinion Autodesk is not allowed to stop you from working with your license. I see that like bringing my car to a garage and they don't give me my own (fully paid) car back because it's more than 10 years old.

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

Like I stated in my original post, this is fully bought no upgrade version. I have always installed it when I get a new computer now problem until now. 

[Anonymous]

I agree that I should be able to use software that I bought. I really do not need Autodesk’s support service. I just need I software to not be interfered with. 

[DarrenP]

you will have to get with a lawyer then if you want fight Autodesk over this

[Anonymous]

I do have the activation code I receive from AutoCad a while back. It just comes up with an error message and says it is not valid. 

[DarrenP]

activation codes can only be used once

[Anonymous]

When I bought my 2006 version I believe it was called “authorization code” not activation code. Not sure what the difference is. 

[Alfred.NESWADBA]

Hi,

you get an AutoCAD license with a serial number, this number stays the same as long as the product is valid.

After installing the software you are asked for an activation code (as long as online activation did not work) and that is created by Autodesk, depending on serial number as well as on operating system and hardware. So if you change the hardware or you install a new operating system you need a new activation code delivered from Autodesk.

- alfred -

[Anonymous]

I understand what you are saying.  I fully own this 2006 and no end date to the software. I am not looking for techincal support. If AutoDesk keeps providing authorization codes without any hassle to users that is ok.

But I was just told by an AutoDesk support staff on a chat that he can give me a code but I will have to make sure I never change my device again or allow any updates to my operating system.  How can anyone accept those conditions for a software that you fully bought many years ago and fully own?  This staff member asked me to set my OS not to ever update again. Would AutoDesk take responsibility  for any virus or malware damage to your device or  privacy because of the fact that you refused Microsoft security updates in order to meet AutoDesk's  requirements of keeping your OS from updating?  If your device stops working is that not the end to your software? You pay for a software, you own it and the end of a device becomes the end of your software? How would that work?

Was any class action law suit ever initiated against AutoDesk because it is locking users out of their fully own copies of AutoCad in order to force them to rent AutoDesk products?  All suggestions are welcome.

[RobDraw]

The software is no longer supported. If you want to continue to use it, you need to provide your own support. Set-up a machine, get it running, and disconnect that machine from all outside sources. Do not make any changes to it and you can theoretically use the software forever.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

Do you mean that the software can run if it does not have any contact with the outside world no request for serial number or authorization code? If the answer to that is yes.  Would that mean that AutoDesk is remotely interfering with your stand alone fully owned software? 

[Anonymous]

Here it is.  Even when disconnected from the web the software requires you to register it.  It will ask for the activation code and all.  I have them all but the activation comes up with an error.  I really do not need support I just need my software to start and not be interfered with remotely by Autodesk.

[RobDraw]

I don't have all the answers. You said that Autodesk offered you an activation code. You need to use that one to activate your software, not a previous one that doesn't work. Once you get activated, disconnect from the outside world.

Good luck!

[RobDraw]

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@Anonymous wrote:

I really do not need support I just need my software to start and not be interfered with remotely by Autodesk.

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Autodesk is not remotely interfering. Your software can need to be re-activated for a number of reasons. The only thing Autodesk is doing is not reactivating your old software. No remote interference at all. Once you get it up and running you need to prevent anything from happening to your system that would require the software to be reactivated. That is why it needs to be disconnected from all outside influences.

Good luck!

[Anonymous]

The Staff said even a simple OS update will stop AutoCad from working.

Do you mean that the device on which you install AutoCad should never connect to the internet again?

I just want to understand.

[RobDraw]

I'm not sure how to explain it any more clearly. I'm not even sure if it is a permanent solution for your perpetual license.

[s.borello]

Bummer... you should upgrade, it's never fun using obsolete software. 

[Anonymous]

I do not need an upgraded version.  I am very content with my obsolete version for what I do.