Use Browser Download Method for Students & Educators
The Browser Download method uses the built-in file download features of your Web browser. Downloaded files are larger compared to other methods, may be broken into multiple file downloads, and can be uncompressed and installed only after all downloads are complete.
Recommended for students and educators who cannot use the Autodesk Download Manager or if other download methods are not offered as an option.
About Browser Download
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Disabling pop-up blocker required: Installation files larger than 2 GB are divided into multiple files that will download simultaneously. You must disable your pop-up blocker before initiating a Browser Download to download all files successfully.
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Executing any downloaded file activates file extraction: If multiple .exe or .dmg files download, you may launch any of them to initiate complete extraction of all the installation files.
Download the Installer
If this download method is not displayed as an option, it is not available for the product, version, or operating system you selected.
To use the Browser Download method:
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Disable pop-up window blocking on your Web browser.
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After you sign in to the Education Community website, click Get Free Software on the left.
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Select the product you want to download.
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Specify Version, Operating System, and Language for the software you want to download.
Note: For Windows systems, "32-bit" or "64-bit" refers to the version of your operating system, which you can verify by going to Control Panel > System. You must choose the correct version in order to use the software.
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Click Browser Download.
You may need to click the Install Now drop-down arrow to access Browser Download.
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When the download starts, you may be prompted to click Run (Internet Explorer) or, depending on your Web browser, the prompt may appear in your download window/bar (Chrome, Firefox or Safari).
When the download is complete, double-click the downloaded file or click Run again.
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In the window, the Destination folder indicates the default location of the Product Installer. Although this location is customizable, we recommend that you retain the default location by clicking Install.
Note: The Product Installer is not the same as the actual product. You'll need to run the Product Installer in order to install the software on your computer.
Your installer download is complete!
You may be asked to restart your computer before continuing with product installation.
Install and Activate
You can install as soon as the download process is complete, or you can wait and install the files later.
The first time you start the software, it may appear that you have a trial version. To activate your three-year education license, be sure to use the serial number and product key provided at the Education Community site when you downloaded the software.
Note: If you do not activate your software within 30 days of installing the trial version, you may need to perform a clean uninstall of the product and then reinstall and activate it.
To install and activate after downloading with Browser Download:
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Find the downloaded installer files and start the installation process.
- When you start the product and are prompted for a serial number and product key, use the serial number and product key provided at the Education Community download site.
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Need Assistance?
For assistance with your Education account, find out how to contact Autodesk Support.
