When launching an AutoCAD you get an “Unable to run AutoCAD”

Ken Williams

When launching AutoCAD you get an “Unable to run AutoCAD”

Issue:

You get this error when launching AutoCAD

Solution:

Install any missing windows updates.
Uninstall and reinstall Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime component:

For Windows 11

Uninstall the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime Component - start a Command Prompt using "Run as Administrator".
Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application in Windows Explorer and copy the version number into this command "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\VERSION NUMBER\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --msedgewebview --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
Now run this updated command in your Command Prompt that has your machines version number - Example: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft\EdgeWebView\Application\142.0.3595.80\Installer\setup.exe" --uninstall --msedgewebview --system-level --verbose-logging --force-uninstall
Download and install the latest version of Microsoft WebView2 HERE
Restart AutoCAD

For Windows 10

Uninstall the Microsoft WebView2 Runtime Component from Control Panel - Programs and Features
Download and install the latest version of Microsoft WebView2 HERE
Restart AutoCAD

About the Author

Installation Technical Support Specialist<br><br>Ken Williams has over 20 years of experience as a systems administrator helping organizations with installation, configuration, and maintenance. At IMAGINiT, Ken puts his knowledge of Microsoft, SQL, servers, and Autodesk to work ensuring clients are able to stay up-and-running, install their software easily, and maintain their solutions.
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