I can't install AUTOCAD 2009 in my windows XP computer.It asks to install direct 3D

I suggest you contact Autodesk support and tell them you have problem installing their software on your computer. Don't forget to give them the specification of your computer and the version of Windows that is installed on your computer.

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Fatal Error while opening AutoCAD Dec 05 2014
Applies to AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD 2012, AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD Architecture 2009, AutoCAD Architecture 2010, AutoCAD Architecture 2011, AutoCAD Architecture 2012, AutoCAD Architecture 2013, AutoCAD Architecture 2014, AutoCAD Architecture 2015, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, ...
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Issue:

While in the process of starting AutoCAD , a Fatal Error occurs.

Causes:

Fatal errors usually indicate program corruption or a corruption somewhere within the operating system.

Solution:

There are several ways to address the problem:

• Reset AutoCAD to defaults (see How to reset AutoCAD to defaults).
• Rebuild the user profile in Windows (see Fix a corrupted user profile).
• Uninstall and reinstall the .NET Framework (see How to remove and reinstall the Microsoft .NET Framework).
• Uninstall and reinstall Visual C++ (see How to remove and reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Libraries).
• Clear the digital signature icons and then uninstall and reinstall the application (see FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0000 Exception at 4048b9h).
• Turn off Hardware Acceleration (see Starting AutoCAD-based products without hardware video acceleration).
• Update your graphics card driver. Install the latest driver from your video card manufacturer or use an AutoCAD-certified driver (see How to update your system to the latest certified video driver).

Note: A fatal error can be caused by DisplayLink Core software. If you have this installed on your system, try uninstalling it and then see if this resolves the issue. Additionally, some antivirus or desktop locking programs can cause errors in AutoCAD as they lock the system environment from working. Your antivirus may even need to be uninstalled.

http://knowledge.autodesk.com/support/autocad/troubleshooting/caas/sfdcarticles/sfdcarticles/Fatal-Error-Unhandled-Access-Violation-Reading-0x0000-Exception-at-bcbdad73h.html
Fatal Error while opening AutoCAD Dec 05 2014
Applies to AutoCAD 2009, AutoCAD 2010, AutoCAD 2011, AutoCAD 2012, AutoCAD 2013, AutoCAD 2014, AutoCAD 2015, AutoCAD Architecture 2009, AutoCAD Architecture 2010, AutoCAD Architecture 2011, AutoCAD Architecture 2012, AutoCAD Architecture 2013, AutoCAD Architecture 2014, AutoCAD Architecture 2015, AutoCAD Civil 3D 2009, ...
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Issue:

While in the process of starting AutoCAD , a Fatal Error occurs.

Causes:

Fatal errors usually indicate program corruption or a corruption somewhere within the operating system.

Solution:

There are several ways to address the problem:

• Reset AutoCAD to defaults (see How to reset AutoCAD to defaults).
• Rebuild the user profile in Windows (see Fix a corrupted user profile).
• Uninstall and reinstall the .NET Framework (see How to remove and reinstall the Microsoft .NET Framework).
• Uninstall and reinstall Visual C++ (see How to remove and reinstall Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime Libraries).
• Clear the digital signature icons and then uninstall and reinstall the application (see FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation Reading 0x0000 Exception at 4048b9h).
• Turn off Hardware Acceleration (see Starting AutoCAD-based products without hardware video acceleration).
• Update your graphics card driver. Install the latest driver from your video card manufacturer or use an AutoCAD-certified driver (see How to update your system to the latest certified video driver).

Note: A fatal error can be caused by DisplayLink Core software. If you have this installed on your system, try uninstalling it and then see if this resolves the issue. Additionally, some antivirus or desktop locking programs can cause errors in AutoCAD as they lock the system environment from working. Your antivirus may even need to be uninstalled.

If all of the above solutions fail to resolve the issue, and a full uninstall and reinstall of AutoCAD does not help (see Remove All Products from a Windows System), then you may need to reformat your hard drive and reinstall the operating system.
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I had no issues installing AutoCAD onto a Windows 7 x86 Professional system. User is making and saving new drawings as well as opening existing drawings.


AutoCAD 2004 works fine on Windows 7 Professional 32-bit.

Hi,
Sounds like you need the latest version of directx installing.
Get DirectX from Microsoft here >>>>>>>>>




http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyId=2DA43D38-DB71-4C1B-BC6A-9B6652CD92A3&displaylang=en



To check to see if your 3D accelerator is enabled go into DXDIAG (type DXDIAG in the run or search box),
go to the DISPLAY tab, see if Direct3D Acceleration is ENABLED.
Finally make sure that you have the latest video drivers installed


Regards.

hi. you must download direct 3d from site

This will not work on vista 64 BIT you will need autocad 2009 64 bit version.

YOU HAVE THE 3D IN THE YOUR WINDOWS VISTA CONFIGURATION, ALSO YOU GO TO THAT SECTION AND SELECT THE PROGRAMS YOU WANT THE 3D TO WORK AND EVERY TIME YOU ACCESS THAT PROGRAM THAN IT WILL LOAD THE REQUIRED SOFTWARE TO RUN THAT CERTAIN PROGRAM AND WHEN YOU EXIT THE THE COMPUTER WILL SETR ITSELF BACK TO THE NORMAL OPERATION.

IF YOU NEED MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO ACCESS THIS PROGRAM YOU CAN REACH ME THREW THIS WEG SITE AT RODGANDYSR@GMAIL

ROD

From the Autocad webiste:
System Requirements AutoCAD® Civil and AutoCAD® Civil 3D® 2009 Recommended System Requirements Recommended configuration (excluding server components used with project management capabilities):

• Intel® Pentium® 4 (3 GHz or higher); AMD Athlon™; multiple processors supported, dual-core supported
• 32-bit only: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate/Business/Enterprise, Microsoft® Windows XP (SP2)

Note: Windows XP 64 and Windows Vista 64 are supported in 32-bit compatibility mode only.

Here's how you should be able to run it in compatibility mode:
1. Right click on the Autocad Icon in your start menu
2. click on Properties
3. click on the Compatibility tab at the top
4. check the box next to Compatibility Mode and select Vista 32 bit if it is given as an option.

I don't have Vista here, but that is how it works in XP and I did do a search and it appears to be the same in Vista.

some of the older versions of autoca does'nt tend to work in vista.try installing autocad 2008 or 2009.it is recently released and well compatible with vista.REMEMBER, if u r using it for architectural purposes,try downloading autocad architecture 2008.it is especially made for architects.