Microsoft® Windows® XP compatibility with Autodesk® products

Issue

You want to know which Autodesk® products have been tested with the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system and which operating system they were found to be compatible with.

Solution

The following information is current as of July 8, 2003.

Autodesk tests the latest versions of its applications to verify that they are compatible with the most recent operating systems. The matrix below outlines the Windows XP compatibility and logo certification for the most recent versions of Autodesk software products. For more detailed information about all Microsoft operating systems supported by the respective products, call us at Datamat.

AutoCAD® 2004 and AutoCAD LT® 2004 have both received "Designed for Windows XP - Optimized for Enterprise" logo certification. This certification is one of the highest levels of logo certification that Microsoft offers. In addition to the requirements of the basic "Designed for Windows XP" logo program, AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT have also passed additional functionality requirements that indicate they have been optimized for use in large corporate IT environments. For additional information, refer to the Microsoft website, Technical Requirements for Software - Windows Logo Program.

Earlier versions of our products (including AutoCAD 2002 and AutoCAD LT 2002) were released prior to the release of Windows XP and are Windows XP compatible. When a product is Windows XP compatible, it means that the product has been tested in the production Windows XP environment and has passed the Autodesk test suite. Patches and fixes may be required for successful execution in the Windows XP environment, or there may be known issues specific to the Windows XP environment.

Autodesk Product	Windows XP Operating System
AutoCAD® 2004	Logo Certified for Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, and Tablet PC Edition
AutoCAD® 2002	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
AutoCAD LT® 2004	Logo Certified for Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, and Tablet PC Edition
AutoCAD LT® 2002	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
AutoCAD® Mechanical 6	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 3.3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Architectural Desktop 2004	Compatible with Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, and Tablet PC Edition
Autodesk® Architectural Studio 3.1	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Architectural Studio 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Building Systems 2004	Compatible with Windows XP Professional, Home Edition, and Tablet PC Edition
Autodesk® Building Systems 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® Building Electrical 2	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® Building Mechanical 2	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® Civil Design 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® Civil Series	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk Inventor® 6 (delivered as part of Autodesk Inventor Series)	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® Land Desktop 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk Map™ 6	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk Map™ Series 6	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk MapGuide® 6.3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk MapGuide® 6	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Mechanical Desktop® 6	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® OnSite Desktop 7	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® QuickCAD 8	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Raster Design 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
Autodesk® Revit® 5	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Autodesk® Survey 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional
AutoSketch® 8	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition
Volo® View 3	Compatible with Windows XP Professional and Home Edition

Questions and Answers for Previous Releases of Autodesk Products

1. Are Windows XP compatible products part of the Microsoft "Designed for Windows XP" logo program?

No. Compatible means that Autodesk has tested the applications in the Windows XP environment; Microsoft logo certification is a separate process.

2. What do I need to run my Stand-Alone License Manager locked product on Windows XP?

Your product may require an update to the Stand-Alone License Manager to run under Windows XP.

Note: The Stand-Alone License Manager is also referred to as a software-lock.

Software products that may require an update to the Stand-Alone License Manager include (but may not be limited to)

Trial CDs
Student Portfolio Versions
Rental products
3ds max™
Some products purchased outside of the United States and Canada

Important:The update to the Stand-Alone License Manager must be installed before you run the software in the Windows XP environment. Please refer to Autodesk TS68252 for more information. The update is not required if you are using the Network License Manager for any product.

3. Did Autodesk test both Windows XP 32-bit version and 64-bit version?

No. Many of Autodesk's applications are native 32-bit. These are tested with the 32-bit version of Windows XP only. Some of the Discreet® video and graphic editing applications are native 64-bit. Visit the Discreet website for more information.

4. Do you test older versions of Autodesk products on Windows XP?

No, only the latest versions of products have been tested on Windows XP. There are no plans to test any but the latest versions of Autodesk products on Windows XP. The specific product versions that have been tested are listed in the table.

5. Why does the Microsoft Windows XP catalog list older versions of Autodesk products, but Autodesk does not?

Autodesk lists product versions that it has tested and is supporting. Microsoft makes an independent decision to list older product versions.

6. Can I upgrade to Windows XP over my existing installation of Autodesk products?

Yes, operating system upgrades are part of the compatibility testing process. For example, AutoCAD 2002 has been tested with an upgrade to Windows XP from Windows 2000, Windows NT®, and Windows 98.