Most current AutoCAD LT 2000 users are very used to the software package and cannot do without it. With the latest hardware and required move to new Windows versions, trying to install your AutoCAD LT 2000 gives an error like this one…
Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC
Mar 20, 2014 How to get AutoCAD 2000 to install on a Windows 7 64 bit operating system. The problem we were having was with the forced installation of Netmeeting from the AutoCAD installation disc. Our solution at the time was to install AutoCAD on the Windows Virtual XP. The XP mode created more problems than we were able to ignore because the XP mode is. Dec 31, 2010 Moving AutoCAD 2000 to a Windows 7 64 bit computer I am a AutoCAD 2000 user and just purchased a new computer with Windows 7 64bit. The installation errors with a notice that it is not compatible with a 64bit computer. The installation disk has a 16bit installer, from what I have read, and therefore cannot install in a 64bit environment.
Or maybe this error…
Error while trying to install AutoCAD LT 2000 on newer versions of Windows
…all is not lost, just read on…
Installing AutoCAD 2000 LT on Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 32bit or 64bit can be very easily defined in these short steps…
NOTE: These steps do not bypass normal Autodesk licensing/authorization, you should expect to use your own serial numbers in the normal way.
A quick word of advice: best to follow the instructions below precisely and to the letter, including folder names and paths, that way you will reduce the risk of having any problems…
Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Before starting, we recommend turning off Windows UAC before installing AutoCAD LT 2000
Using Windows Explorer you need to make a copy of your original LT 2000 installation CD…
Copy your entire AutoCAD LT 2000 CD to your hard drive, specifically to a folder path named c:AutodeskCDsacadlt2000
Start the Longbow Converter tool…
select the 2nd tab named “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver“
pick the newly copied c:AutodeskCDsacadlt2000folder
click the “Run Old Installer” button…
Read and understand all the prompts before clicking “OK”.
Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this point expect to wait at least 45 minutes for your AutoCAD LT 2000 setup.exe program to fully appear. Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder path input – **it’s vitally important to make sure you install your LT 2000 program files to c:acadlt2000 (not Program Files (x86)AutoCAD LT 2000 as usually prompted)**
Towards the end of the installation an error will appear like “Cannot create folder Autocad LT 2000” – simply click OK and ignore this message, you will need to create a shortcut on your Desktop to c:acadlt2000aclt.exe by hand once the installation is finished.
Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once you have fully closed your LT 2000 setup program…
go back to the Converter tool
select the 3rd tab named “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver“
pick the newly installed c:acadlt2000folder and then click the “Fix Old Program” button.
Now you can happily run your AutoCAD LT 2000 on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10!
Plotting – if you are having plotting issues, either
Download Autodesk DWG TrueView 2015 – it’s free and allows the latest plotters and plotting configurations.
If you are getting a WinHelp() error when pressing F1 to try and access the Help system then simply install the WinHelp (WinHlp32.exe) module from Microsoft
If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD
Most current AutoCAD 2000 users are very used to the software package and cannot do without it. With the latest hardware and required move to new Windows versions, trying to install your AutoCAD 2000 gives an error like this one…
Windows 16bit setup error – This app can’t run on your PC
Or maybe this error…
…all is not lost, just read on…
How to install AutoCAD 2000
A quick word of advice: best to follow the instructions below precisely and to the letter, including folder names and paths, that way you will reduce the risk of having any problems…
Obtain your copy of the Longbow Converter here
Before starting, we recommend turning off Windows UAC
Now, start the Longbow Converter tool by double clicking the Longbow Converter shortcut on your Desktop… .
Insert your AutoCAD 2000 CD
Select the 2nd tab titled “Old AutoCAD Installer Reviver” by clicking on it
Next, using the ‘…’ button select your AutoCAD 2000 CD
Now click the “Run Old Installer” button.
Read, understand and follow all the prompts.
For AutoCAD 2000, the Migration Wizard almost instantly pops up
simply click “Install 2000” as normal.
Now, I know it’s unheard of these days, but at this pointexpect to wait at least 45 minutes for your AutoCAD 2000 setup.exe program to fully appear.
Once the setup starts, stop and read the next step…
In the setup program, navigate through each setup dialog as normal, except when you get to the installation folder, **it’s vitally important to make sure you install to c:acad2000 (not Program Files (x86)AutoCAD 2000 as usually prompted)** e.g.
Setting AutoCAD 2000 custom install directory to c:acad2000
Ignore the error message that the shortcut cannot be created “Cannot create folder AutoCAD 2000“, you will need to create the program shortcut by hand once the installation is finished.
Do not reboot if prompted to do so
Once setup has completed…
Make sure to fully close the setup program
Back in the Converter app, make sure it has completed the final stage of processing using the “Old AutoCAD Program Reviver” tab – it should display “SUCCESS” in green…
Now Reboot your PC
Finally, now run your AutoCAD 2000 in Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10! Simply use Windows Explorer, navigate to c:acad2000 and double click acad.exe.
Installing AutoCAD 2000 Service Pack 1
Download AutoCAD 2000 sp1 from here
Unzip your newly downloaded sp to folder path c:Autodesksp
Start the Converter, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:AutodeskspAutoCAD 2000 sp1 folder and click ‘Run’
Wait for the setup to appear, it could take up to 45 minutes, then install as normal
Installing AutoCAD 2000 Service Pack 2
Download AutoCAD 2000 sp2 from here
Unzip your newly downloaded sp to folder path c:Autodesksp
Start the Converter, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:AutodeskspAutoCAD 2000 sp2 folder and click ‘Run’
Wait for the setup to appear, it could take up to 45 minutes, then install as normal.
Installing AutoCAD 2000 3D Graphics System Update 1
If you use 3D alot in AutoCAD 2000, you should read on to install the 3DUpdate…
Download AutoCAD 2000 3D Graphics System Update1 from here
Unzip your newly downloaded sp to folder path c:Autodeskupdate
Start the Converter, select the 2nd tab, pick the c:Autodeskupdate folder and click ‘Run’
Wait for the setup to appear, it could take up to 45 minutes, then install as normal.
NOTE: Some users have found that the 3D Graphics System Update runs through the install as normal but doesn’t actually update the modules. If you suspect this is true, contact Longbow Software Support.
Troubleshooting
If your AutoCAD 2000 setup is not starting after 45 minutes
try rebooting, then restart the steps above. If it is still failing, most likely it’s because of another application on your system which is preventing our setup routine from starting (perhaps anti-virus, or similar) – try installing AutoCAD 2000 from Windows Safe Mode
If when you start AutoCAD, you see error messages about missing missing aclst15.dll or missing ACUTIL15.dll or missing ACDB15.dll or missing acge15.dll
In the Converter app Using the 3rd tab, pick your c:acad2000 folder and click ‘Fix’. Then reboot…
If this doesn’t fix the problem, contact Longbow Software Support.
Plotting – if you are having plotting issues, either
Download Autodesk DWG TrueView 2015 – it’s free and allows the latest plotters and plotting configurations.
If you see Proxy Warning Dialogs when you open a DWG using AutoCAD 2000, you need to install the service packs as described above.
If you are getting a WinHelp() error when pressing F1 to try and access the Help system then simply install the WinHelp (WinHlp32.exe) module from Microsoft
Issues with Calcomp Digitizer – Calcomp Digitizer not working
If you still see the error “Wrong OS, AutoCAD supports Windows NT 4.0, Windows NT 5.0, Windows 95 and Windows 98” even after converting
Copy the AutoCAD 2000 CD fresh to your computer, then start from step (1) again
If you still get the error, you need the latest version of the Longbow Converter tool
If you have crashing problems using the File->Open or File->Save dialogs inside of AutoCAD please read this blog entry on the File->Open or File->Save Crash in AutoCAD