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Should I remove AutoCAD 2012?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
3% remove it97% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
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VersionDistribution
18.2.51.0 100.00%

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AutoCAD 2012

What is AutoCAD 2012?

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.

About  (from Autodesk)

AutoCAD software, the world's leading customizable and extendable CAD application, lets you design, visualize, and document your ideas clearly and efficiently. With exciting tools for 3D free-form conceptual design and 2D parametric drawing, as well as key features for importing and publishing PDF files, AutoCAD is loa...  Read more

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 32 files.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.autodesk.com/products/autodesk-autocad
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2012 - English\
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2012 - English\Setup\Setup.exe /P {5783F2D7-A001-0409-0102-0060B0CE6BBA} /M ACAD /language en-US

Program filesFiles installed by AutoCAD 2012

Program executable:acad.exe
Name:AutoCAD
AutoCAD Application
Path:C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2012 - English\acad.exe
MD5:6bbb3ecc4cc2585a61602f97a5efa198
Additional files:
  • AcAuthEnvironRes.dll - AcAuthEnvironRes Resource DLL (AcAuthEnviron Module)
  • AcDashboardRes.dll - AcDashboardRes Resource DLL
  • acdb18enures.dll - Autodesk, Inc. ObjectDBX (acdb18dres.dll)
  • AcAnimationVideo.dll - AcAnimationVideo Module
  • AcAppRes.dll - AcAppRes Resource DLL (AcApp Module)
  • 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

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • acad.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{605C1402-51C9-4FE2-B48D-023F60A8E2DB}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove AutoCAD 2012?

You can uninstall AutoCAD 2012 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, 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.

USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 3%
Keep it 97%
 
MOST USED OS
~99%
Windows 7 (SP1)
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
83.33%
United States

Distribution by countryGeography

83.33% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 83.33%
  Brazil 16.67%

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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