How to Install AutoCAD 2006
Autodesk AutoCAD is a program for computer-aided drafting. With it, you can construct building blueprints, product designs and other complicated designs. AutoCAD 2006 is no longer the current version of the software, but you might choose to install it on your computer as a training aid to make migrating to a newer version easier. Or perhaps you found an inexpensive copy and want to learn how to use it. The process to install AutoCAD 2006 is similar to the process of installing other Windows utilities.
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Insert the AutoCAD 2006 installation CD. If the installation program does not load automatically, click the "Start" button, select "Computer" or "My Computer," and double-click your CD or DVD drive.
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Click the "Stand-alone Installation" link on the left side of the screen when the AutoCAD 2006 installation utility loads.
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Click the "Install" link. A new window appears. If your computer is missing any required software, such as the Microsoft .NET Framework, the program explains that the required software will be installed. Click "OK." When this process is complete, the AutoCAD 2006 installation wizard appears. Click "Next."
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Examine the Autodesk software license agreement. If you agree to the terms, select the "I Accept" radio button and click "Next."
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Enter the 11-digit serial number included in the packaging for AutoCAD 2006, and then click "Next."
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Enter your name and, if applicable, the name of the company for which you work. Click "Next."
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Select "Typical" to install the most common components of AutoCAD 2006, or select "Custom" if you want to select the components to install. Click "Next" twice.
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Click the "Browse" button if you would like to select the folder in which to install AutoCAD 2006. To use the default folder, click "Next."
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Click the drop-down menu at the top of the window, and select the program with which you prefer to edit text files, such as Notepad, Wordpad or Microsoft Word. Click "Next" twice. The installation utility copies AutoCAD 2006 from the disc to the hard drive.
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Click the "Finish" button when AutoCAD 2006 is finished installing, and then click "Yes" to restart the computer. When the computer finishes restarting, AutoCAD 2006 is ready to use.
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