How to download the full updated version of the Autodesk Desktop App

Ken Williams

Issue:

The Autodesk_Desktop_App_Bootstrap.exe crashes with no error message while installing the Autodesk Desktop App.

Solution:

Download the Autodesk desktop App Bootstrap from here: https://www.autodesk.com/desktop-app
Go to C:\users\%username%\Downloads and click on Autodesk_Desktop_App_Bootstrap.exe to start the installation.
If it fails to install go back to C:\users\%username%\Downloads and there should be a “update.xml” file. Open this file. You can use Internet Explorer to view the file.
When viewing the update.xml file you will find a download location towards the bottom. At the time this blog was created, the newest version location is https://emsfs.autodesk.com/utility/wingman/installer/8_3_0_71/

Add AdApplicationManager-installer.exe at the end of the URL. So the final URL to put into your browser to download will be: https://emsfs.autodesk.com/utility/wingman/installer/8_3_0_71/AdApplicationManager-installer.exe
Past this URL into your Internet browser to download the full update version of the Autodesk desktop app.

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.
Follow on Linkedin More Content by Ken Williams

Online Custom Install Installing Incorrect Versions of Software

With Vault Office Client 2019 installed - a right-clicked zip file error appears 'Explorer.exe cannot run...'

Right-click a zip file causes a message "Explorer.exe cannot run because there is no registered version of ...

Need tech support? Let us help!

Learn More

Return to Resources

Welcome to our Hub

How to download the full updated version of the Autodesk Desktop App

About the Author

Previous Article

Next Article

Solutions Beyond Software™

How to download the full updated version of the Autodesk Desktop App

About the Author

Previous Article

Next Article

Related Content

Explore Autodesk licensing options with IMAGINiT experts and David Harrington of Walter P. Moore. Learn how to choose the right licensing strategy to maximize flexibility and control costs.

When Signing into your Autodesk Software you Receive the Error: "This file does not have an app associated with it..."

When creating a Microsoft Intune application deployment for an Autodesk product, you may need the MSI Product Code to configure a detection rule.

You find that your files have not been syncing. You fix the issue however; how do I sync the ones that were missing?

What Network Settings Are Required for Autodesk Access and Scheduled Updates to Work Properly?

Can users postpone an Autodesk Scheduled Update if they are in the middle of critical work or approaching a project deadline?

Does the Autodesk product associated with a Scheduled Update policy need to be closed for the update to install successfully?

Desktop Connector couldn't initialize the Autodesk Identity Manager, prompting shutdown. Ensure Autodesk Identity Manager is installed before launching Desktop Connector.

When uploading files to Forma Data Management or BIM 360 through Desktop Connector, the files are not automatically processed for viewing

Is it possible to disable the Autodesk Assistant in AutoCAD products?

Your Autodesk software is continuing to display a license expiration warning, even though the license has already been renewed.

After updating Autodesk Desktop Connector, the application may stop functioning and display the message: “Disconnecting sync roots…”

You want to know if you should upgrade from Desktop Connector version 15.x or 16.x or 17.x to 2027.x

When you log into your Autodesk account and are looking for the download link for Autodesk Fusion but don’t see a way to download the installer.

When opening Revit you receive the following error message.

When installing Autodesk software the install fails with a 1603 error

You want to know which Autodesk products are currently registered with the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service on your machine.

When you see this error Vehicle Tracking will need to be registered with the licensing service manually.

To install Autodesk updates silently, use the -q switch.

Although there are other fixes for this issue. We have found recently Visual C++ 2012 forward have been corrupted.

Solutions Beyond Software™