AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 32-Bit Discontinuation

Autodesk Support

Dec 17, 2018


AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT 32-Bit Discontinuation

Over the past several years, Autodesk has reduced its support for 32-bit systems which are low in memory and result in a poor drafting experience and high crash rates. Starting with the next annual release of AutoCAD, there will no longer be a 32-bit offering for AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT and Developer Products.

By eliminating use of this outdated technology (and focusing on 64-bit solutions), we will be able to provide our customers a better AutoCAD experience and focus on delivering more value to our subscribers.

If you are currently running 64-bit AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT: There is no action for you to take and you will not be impacted by this change.

If you are currently using 32-bit AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT: Customers who are currently using 32-bit AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT can continue using their current software without any issue.

You can choose to stay on your current version of AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD LT or upgrade your OS and hardware (to take advantage of future releases of AutoCAD and LT that will only be available as 64-bit).

To find out if your workstation is 64-bit compatible follow these steps:

Windows users can follow the instructions available here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13443/windows-which-operating-system

Mac users can go to the Apple menu and choose About This Mac. Below the operating system version and computer model name you’ll see your processor. If the processor is an Intel Core Solo or Intel Core Duo, it’s 32-bit only. Here are the 64-bit Intel processors Apple has used in the Mac:

  • Core 2 Duo
  • Dual-core Xeon
  • Quad-core Xeon
  • Core i3
  • Core i5
  • Core i7

For more information, please read the FAQ below.

FileLanguage
32 bit-document-FAQ-customer-version-ENGLISH.pdfEnglish
32 bit-2020-customer-faq_a4_CHINESE-SIMPLIFIED.pdfChinese Simplified
32 bit-2020-customer-faq_a4_CHINESE-TRADITIONAL.pdfChinese Traditional
32 bit-2020-customer-faq-a4-DEUTSCH.pdfGerman
32 bit-2020-customer-faq-a4-ESPANOL.pdfSpanish
32 bit-2020-customer-faq-a4-FRANCAIS.pdfFrench
32 bit-2020-customer-faq-a4-ITALIANO.pdfItalian
32 bit-2020-customer-faq_a4_JAPANESE.pdfJapanese
32 bit-2020-customer-faq_a4_KOREAN.pdfKorean
32 bit-2020-customer-faq_a4_PORTUGUES.pdfPortuguese
32 bit-2020-customer-faq-a4-RUSSIAN.pdfRussian


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