Using the default installation settings is the fastest way to install AutoCAD on a single, stand-alone system. A default installation does the following:

• Performs a Typical installation, which installs the most common application features.
• Installs the Express Tools library, which provides additional productivity tools.
• Installs AutoCAD to the default installation path of C:\Program Files\Autodesk\<product name>.

To install the product using default settings

1. Start the AutoCAD Installation wizard.
2. On the initial page, select a language for the installation instructions. Click Install Products.

   

3. On the Select the Products to Install page, select your product(s) and the product language. Click Next.
4. Review the Autodesk software license agreement. Click I Accept, and then click Next.
5. On the User and Product Information page, enter your user information, serial number, and product key. Click Next.

   

   WarningAfter you click Next, you cannot change the information entered on this page unless you uninstall the product.
6. On the Begin Installation page, click Install. In the configuration warning message, click Yes.

   

7. On the Installation Complete page, you can view the installation log and the AutoCAD Readme.
8. Click Finish.

You have successfully installed AutoCAD. You are now ready to register your product and start using the program. To register the product, start AutoCAD and follow the on-screen instructions.