AutoCAD 2002 on win 10

[Anonymous]

Hallo to all.

I am a user of an old AutoCAD 2002. Recently I bought a new machine which runs on Windows 10.

I installed AutoCAD 2002 on the computer but it does not run. The error message is about the "cdilla.dll".

Following some instructions on a forum, i uninstalled the current cdilla.dll which came allong the setup.

I can't seem to find a location for an updated cdilla to replace.

Is it possible to run this old AutoCAD version to the new system?

I am not very familiar with tech procedures and if someone can help, please make the instructions to be as simple as one can.

I am willing to uninstall the program and reinstall it to get the old cdilla.dll back to its place if necessary.

[pendean · Accepted solution]

Read this for a reality check, no one in the year 2001 was designing R2002 to work in Win10 12+years later http://autode.sk/1IY4C2X

But... there are at least three things you can do, only one is free:

You can try these workarounds http://www.howtogeek.com/228689/how-to-make-old-programs-work-on-windows-10/

You can buy a fix from these folks http://www.longbowsoftware.com

You can buy a version of AutoCAD actually designed for Win10 http://www.autocad.com

[swieciakpawel · Accepted solution]

Hello and Welcome to Autodesk Forums,

Generally older AutoCAD products aren't supported and considered compatible with new systems.

> Autodesk product versions of 2012 and earlier are no longer supported and are not included in considerations of Windows 10 compatibility. <

You can read about it here

Perhaps You can look for some tips on web, with examples how to install old software on new systems, not necessarily limited to AutoCAD. I've noticed such an article, maybe it can be applied for Your issues as well.

http://blog.longbowsoftware.com/installing-autocad-lt-2002-on-windows-7-and-windows-8/

Other than that, if You're really attached to AutoCAD 2002 product and not willing to migrate to new versions, You might consider using some Virtual Machine environment with old system installation to work there with AutoCAD 2002. (For this You would need a 3rd party software and old system installer).

Kind Regards,
Pawel

[Anonymous]

I will be trying to use ACAD LT 2002 on a couple of different configurations:

• Dell 9020 running on top of VMware on Ubuntu and various earlier versions of windows.
• Asus notebook running on top of VMware Windows 10 and various earlier versions of windows.

I will try with Windows 7, 8, XP and earlier within the VM machine and will let you all know the results.

[RobDraw]

Why not use a current version of a free AutoCAD clones? They are leaps and bounds ahead of such an old version.

[tomrk55]

Try this from my reply to a related problem.

"I remember I had to go to the old XP computer where AutoCAD  was running successfully and copy all the files in "C:\Program Files\Common Files\Autodesk shared" to the Windows 10 Pro directory "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Autodesk shared" on the new computer. This is where the missing DLLs are."

[pendean]

Autodesk killed of reauthorizing of 2010 and older software as of August 31 2019 https://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/learn-explore/caas/simplecontent/content/previous-ver...

[Anonymous]

There could be possibility of some background program conflicting with the program, let’s put the computer in clean boot and see if the issue persists.

[Anonymous]

There could be possibility of some background program conflicting with the program, let’s put the computer in clean boot and see if the issue persists.

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[Anonymous]

If you really need AutoCAD 2002 you have to figure out how to run it in 32 bit mode.  Back in 2002 most computers were 32 bit.  You have the following choices:  1.  Get another computer and load Windows 10 32 bit on it.  This computer will naively run AutoCAD 2002.  This is the best solution.  2.  Re-load Windows 10 on your new computer in 32 bit mode.  This will only work if all drivers needed are available in 32 bit versions.  Make an image backup first if you decide to try this in case it does not work.  You could try some of the software designed to allow 32 bit apps run on 64 bit systems.  Their could be lots of hassles here.  I wouldn't try it.  Special Note:  Most Widows 7 computers will run Windows 10 and it is a free upgrade from Microsoft.  You could do a clean install of Windows 10 32 bit on an older Windows 7 computer and use the activation code from the Windows 7 COA sticker.  This will work.  Search internet for detailed instructions, it's easy.  I have found that Dell computers offer the best long term support with drivers etc.  Good Luck!!

[tomrk55]

AutoCAD 2002 can be authorized locally if you have all the codes.

[tomrk55]

I have AutoCAD 2000 running on a Windows 10 Pro 64 bit computer in compatibility mode for Windows 98. My friend has AutoCAD 2002 running on a Windows 10 Pro 64 bit computer in compatibility mode for Windows XP service pack 3. You must have Windows 10 Pro not Home. I have several 32 bit applications running on a Windows 10 Pro 64 bit computer. There can be complications if you don't have the correct drivers but I have never had that problem. 

What you can't do is run 16 bit software on a 64 bit computer. You can run 16 bit software on a 32 bit computer. And you can run 32 bit software on a 64 bit computer. This is were there is a trick. Some older versions of AutoCAD are actually 32 bit programs but the installer provided by Autodesk is 16 bit so it can't be installed on a 64 bit computer. Unless you use a 32 bit installer. The installer exists and I found it on the internet and I used it and it works. I have installed AutoCad R14 and LT98 on a Windows 10 Pro 64 bit computer. For one or more of them I had to use the above mentioned 32 bit installer but I forget which one. If any one is interested, I will try to resurrect the details.

Everything I have written I found on the internet and much of it on this forum. So others get most of the credit. I am retired and I made it a hobby to keep my old AutoCAD programs (R13, R14, 2000, LT98 & LT2002) running on each new operating system. I am writing this from memory while I am drinking my morning coffee. I should warn you, I am 80 years old.

[steveKG8AF]

I don't suppose to have a work around to plot a DWG to PDF so that the PDF has searchable text in it?