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AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2

What is AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2?

AutoCAD is a software programs for computer-aided design and drafting that supports both 2D and 3D formats. The native file format of AutoCAD is .dwg. This and, to a lesser extent, its interchange file format DXF, have become de facto, if proprietary, standards for CAD data interoperability. AutoCAD supports a number of APIs for customization and automation. Associative Array, Model Documentation. Support for complex linetypes in DGN files is improved in AutoCAD 2012.

Overview

A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The primary executable is named acad.exe. The setup package generally installs about 69 files and is usually about 1.84 MB (1,925,463 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-autocad
Help link: www.autodesk.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\autodesk\autocad 2012 - english
Uninstaller: Msiexec.exe /uninstall {9A077AE3-D1FE-4E79-8DFC-1E134760858E} /package {5783F2D7-A001-0409-0102-0060B0CE6BBA} /qb
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 1.84 MB

Program filesFiles installed by AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2

Program executable:acad.exe
Name:AutoCAD
AutoCAD Application
Path:C:\Program Files\autodesk\autocad 2012 - english\acad.exe
MD5:1590bb3524b71d591726e89e71b7f10c
Additional files:
  • AcAuthEnvironRes.dll - AcAuthEnvironRes Resource DLL (AcAuthEnviron Module)
  • AcDashboardRes.dll - AcDashboardRes Resource DLL
  • acdb18enures.dll - Autodesk, Inc. ObjectDBX (acdb18dres.dll)
  • acge18.dll - acge18d.dll
  • acgex18.dll - acgex18d.dll
  • AcAnimationVideo.dll - AcAnimationVideo Module
  • AcAppRes.dll - AcAppRes Resource DLL (AcApp Module)
  • AcEditSpinAtl.dll - AcEditSpinATL Module
  • AcModelDocCOM.dll - AcSynergyCOM Module
  • AcGradient18.dll - AcGradient DLL
  • accvpsRes.dll - AcCvps Module (AcCvps AutoCAD Resource DLL)
  • ac1st18.dll - AutoCAD (AutoCAD component)
  • acadficn.dll - acadficn
  • acadinet.dll
  • acadinetRes.dll
  • acadres.dll - acadres (AutoCAD Resource Library)
  • AcAeNet.dll
  • AcArrayRes.dll
  • acaSetupRes.dll
  • AcAuthEntities18enures.dll
  • AcAutoLoaderRes.dll
  • AcAxDb18enures.dll
  • acblockRes.dll
  • acbol.dll
  • AcBrandRes.dll
  • acbrowseRes.dll
  • AcButterflyExt.dll - AutoCAD WS Extension
  • AcCalcEngineRes.dll
  • AcCalcUi.dll
  • AcCmUiRes.dll
  • AcCommandToolTips.dll
  • AcCui.dll
  • AcCustomize.dll
  • AcDataLinkRes.dll
  • acdb18.dll
  • acdbmgd.dll
  • acdbmgdbrep.dll
  • AcDbPointCloudDbxRes.dll
  • AcDbPointCloudRes.dll
  • acDcDimStylesRes.dll
  • acDcFrameRes.dll
  • acDcHatchRes.dll
  • acDcImagesRes.dll
  • acDcLayoutsRes.dll
  • acDcLinetypesRes.dll
  • AcDcMlsStysRes.dll
  • acDcUtils.dll
  • AcDgnMsStr.dll
  • AcDialogToolTips.dll
  • AcDimX18.dll
  • AcDx.dll
  • AcDxPublishUi.dll
  • AcDxUi.dll
  • AcDxWizard.dll
  • acETransmit.dll
  • AcExportLayout.dll
  • AcExportLayoutEx.dll
  • AcExportLayoutUI.dll
  • acgs.dll
  • AcInetUI.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • acad.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{071A38AD-9075-449C-9633-19BB82243995}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2?

You can uninstall AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove AutoCAD 2012 - English SP2.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 65%
Win 7 1%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 1%
Keep it 99%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#23,179

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 65.22%
Windows 10 29.81%
Windows XP 4.35%
Windows Server 2003 0.62%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Professional 26.71%
Windows 7 Ultimate 18.01%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.77%
Windows 8 6.83%
Microsoft Windows XP 4.97%
Windows 8.1 4.97%

Distribution by countryGeography

38.50% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 38.50%
  Singapore 6.95%
  Canada 4.81%
  Brazil 3.74%
  Australia 3.21%
  United Kingdom 3.21%
  Mexico 2.67%
  Netherlands 2.67%
  Finland 2.14%
  United Arab Emirates 1.60%
  Belgium 1.60%
  Croatia 1.60%
  India 1.60%
  Turkey 1.60%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Dell 30.08%
Hewlett-Packard 22.56%
ASUS 13.53%
Lenovo 12.03%
Acer 12.03%
GIGABYTE 3.76%
Intel 2.26%
Samsung 1.50%
Toshiba 1.50%
Alienware 0.75%
Common models
LENOVO 20192 6.09%
HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... 3.48%
Dell Dell System Inspir... 2.61%
Dell Inspiron N5110 2.61%
Dell Inspiron 5423 1.74%
Dell Precision M6700 1.74%

About Autodesk

Autodesk focuses on 3D design application for use in the architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, media and entertainment industries.
Publisher URL: www.autodesk.com

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