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    Posted: 25.Oct.2012 at 00:33
I get a message that "patch package can not be opened. Verify that the patch package exists and that you can access it, or contact the application vendor to verify that this is a valid windows installer patch package" when I try to re-install AutoCAD LT 2006. I am running Microsoft Windows XP Professional service pack 3. Any help would be appreciated.

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Edited by Kipper - 25.Oct.2012 at 00:37
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Points: 640 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25.Oct.2012 at 05:58
Sometimes things go so haywire in AutoCAD that the only way to reinstall the program successfully is to completely remove all traces of everything Autodesk on your computer.  The recommended guidelines can be found here:

How to remove all Autodesk products from a Windows system.

Then run your installation again from the ground up.  Don't forget to check for and include any service packs or hotfixes for that release as well.

Dave


Edited by heinsite - 25.Oct.2012 at 06:01
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Points: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26.Oct.2012 at 10:40
DAVE                                                      Thanks for your reply. I tried my hand at this but I'm sure I went wrong somewhere. Now every time I try to open my CAD program, it stays open for about ten seconds and then closes and I get the "Sorry AutoCAD had to close" box. This is about to tear me up. Any suggestions on what to do.   Thanks again                            Kip
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26.Oct.2012 at 11:50
Where did you get your copy of AutoCAD LT 2006?
"Humans have a strength that cannot be measured. This is John Connor. If you are reading this, you are the resistance."

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Points: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26.Oct.2012 at 15:11
I don't really know. It was bought by our former Public Works Director. I would probably guess he would have purchased it at a computer outlet store.
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26.Oct.2012 at 20:40
So you did an uninstall following the recommendations as set forth by AutoDesk then you tried to reinstall but it failed?

What do you use AutoCAD LT to do anyways?

Did you know that there is a free, yes "free", 2D AutoCAD-clone program called Draftsight?  And guess what?  It is a lot more up-to-date than your version of AutoCAD LT 2006 is.  The best thing is the commands and look are very similar to AutoCAD.  A free PDF manual is also available as a download too.

Do you really want to keep messing around trying to reinstall LT?  What forced you to install it the first time?  Did you have a hard drive crash?


Edited by John Connor - 26.Oct.2012 at 20:44
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Points: 640 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 26.Oct.2012 at 23:21
I have the same question as John did... is your AutoCAD LT 2006 installation on a CD/DVD?  Do you have the original packaging?  Or is the installation all coming from a file on your system somewhere?  Are you absolutely sure the copy that originally worked was legal and registered? 
 
Hate to be going down this path but something doesn't sound quite right.  I've saved all my old original installation disks and have never had a problem re-installing an older version as far back as LT 2004.  But you do need all the proper information and have to be methodical when rebuilding.
 
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Points: 7175 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28.Oct.2012 at 15:53
2006 would have most likely been on a CD.
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Points: 640 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 28.Oct.2012 at 22:41
Originally posted by John Connor John Connor wrote:

2006 would have most likely been on a CD.


I never could keep them straight. Embarrassed
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Points: 20 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 30.Oct.2012 at 14:50
I took my computer to get repaired and they had the same problem as I did. They downloaded Autodesk Design Review 13 and I can at least open up drawings, but I cant find some icons. Can you give me instructions on how to download Draftsight. Please Please Help. I have End of the Month Reports due by the 15th (of last month).       Thanks, Kip

Edited by Kipper - 30.Oct.2012 at 21:48
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