Issue:
When you need to download AutoCAD or other products from the Autodesk products page, the download completes and nothing happens, without an apparent reason.
You are instead directed to download a similar product from the Microsoft App Store, such as "AutoCAD - DWG Viewer & Editor" instead of the AutoCAD that you need, for example.
Causes:
Windows 10 or Windows 11 is in 'S Mode' (Secure Mode) that attempts to protect you from downloading any apps except those from the Microsoft App Store.
Solution:
To turn S-Mode off, go to the Microsoft App Store and click the banner that shows 'Switch out of S Mode', like this:
Note: You may need to open the Microsoft Store App:
For more details about switching out of S Mode for both Windows 10 and Windows 11, see Microsoft's article here.
Once S Mode is off, then you can download and install AutoCAD or other Autodesk products normally.
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