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How to install AutoCAD 2023


Last modified on: 1. April 2022

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Installation AutoCAD 2023


Installation based on the downloaded version:

This manual is based on the already downloaded installation files from your manage.autodesk.com account.


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Installation sequence:


Doubleclick the: "AutoCAD_2023_English_Win_64bit_dlm_001_002.sfx.exe" or the "AutoCAD_2023_English_Win_64bit_dlm_002_002.sfx.exe" to start the installationprocedure:

(The name of the installation files may differ somewhat from the given name due to licensing differences.)


Following screen appears:

Provide the location where the installation package is to be extracted to

Default this is the "C:\Autodesk\" folder

Click [ OK ]


Following screen appears :


When the extraction has completed, following screen appears:

Carefully read the License and services agreement.

Activate the “I agree to the Terms of Use” option

Click [ Next ]


Following screen appears :

Provide the location where the software should be installed:


Default this is the "C:\Program Files\Autodesk" folder

Click [ … ] to change the installation folder.

Click [ Install ]


Following screen appears and wil show the installation progress:


Following screen may appear;

Choose tbetween the options:

  • [ Not now ] to proceed with your work and restart later
    or
  • [ Restart ] to restart the pc. (Keep any open application/files in mind)


When the installation has been successful following screen appears:

Click [ Finish ] to finalize the AutoCAD 2023 installation.


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File in Use


During the installation procedure it might occur that a message is shown which 'demands' the closure of certain applications.

There are three options:

  1. Choose the “Automatically close applications and attempt to restart them after setup is complete” option:
    • Click [ OK ]
  2.  Choose the “Do not close applications. (A Reboot will be required.)” option:
    • Click [ OK ]
  3. Click [ Ignore ]

For option 2 and 3 you will be prompted to restart your pc after installation:

  • Click [ Yes ] to restart the pc (advised)
  • Click [ No ] to restart at a later moment.


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