Newbe here and I ask tolerance if this has been asked before.
Question:
How do I install AutoCad LT98 and LT2000 to a Windows 7 computer?

Both of those programs are most likely going to be 32-bit.  Is your Win7 32-bit or 64-bit?


John Connor2012-02-16 18:45:31

Hi John, thanks for the reply.
I believe it's 64 bit (I'll have to check that in a little while (I'm on my XP machine now).

Yes, it is 64 bit.

[QUOTE=rmmpe]Newbe here and I ask tolerance if this has been asked before.
Question:
How do I install AutoCad LT98 and LT2000 to a Windows 7 computer?[/QUOTE]

 
The short answer is:  You're on your own.  And especially with versions as old as the ones you mentioned.
 
Autodesk addresses this frequent question here:  http://usa.autodesk.com/adsk/servlet/ps/dl/item?siteID=123112&id=14056350&linkID=9240617
 
Dave. 

Hi Dave.
Not the answer I wanted but is what I expected.
Windows 7 was NOT my idea.

Here's another answer you probably won't want to see either...
 
Windows 7 and AutoCAD 2012 play REALLY nicely together.  If you have the computer to run Win 7 then you have a box that's fast and memory managed well.  Why not upgrade that old LT too?  A lot has been going on since 98-2000!
 

Dave

You are correct; not what I really wanted to hear.
The reason I want to run my old program is I'm retired and don't need the latest and greatest anymore. I only use AutoCad for laying out circuits I play with and I do not want to spend the absurd money for the little use I get out of it.

Best for you then to just have a go at installing it and see what happens.  It's going to try and install it as a 32-bit application because that's what those old versions are.  Just don't be surprised if odd behavior starts happening.
 
There are a lot of questions like yours on the various forum boards these days.  It's a growing pain.  All of us who stay current are soon to go thru a triennial one in a month or so when the 2013 versions launch.  But everything is being written for the 64-bit operating system now because it's so much more efficient with memory than 32-bit.
 
Good luck!
Dave.

I'm told about a 'Virtual Machine' application that will install XP in an area that does not conflict with W7. I've yet to try it but may have to play around with that.
 
Thanks for your input.

You could also try using a program called Longbow Converter.Check out these Tips and Tricks first.  Maybe you'll get lucky.http://www.longbowsoftware.com/Tips_and_Tricks.phpJohn Connor2012-02-17 12:03:10

Thanks JC.
I contacted them regarding my programs, which aren't listed, for guidance. If they come back with the answers I need, I'll give it a try.
Although I'd rather not change machines, if they can't help me, I can use the XP machine I'm on now when I want to make a drawing.
 
Bob

Good luck Bob.  Hope you get it to work out for you.  Although I'd say it is high time you consider either an upgrade or possibly switching to one of the low cost AutoCAD clones that both reads and writes to the DWG file format.

JC,
I know. But the old version works well for me and I can't afford to upgrade.
Any suggestions regarding the 'low cost AutoCAD clones'?

ProgeCADBricscadDraftsight (there is a free 2D version)ZwCADIntelliCADI've heard the most good things about Bricscad.  Check it out.

JC,
Thank you for the suggestions.
I reviewed each one and tried Draftsight, which apparently has at least as many features as my old AutoCAD program. In truth, it has a few handy features that are better and easier to use than AutoCAD LT2000.
Draftsight opens and allows editing of all my existing drawings but, of course, I'll have to become accustomed to/familiar with it.
 
Again, thank you very much for solving my dilemma.

Glad to be of some help.