When launching an AutoCAD 2023 you get an “Unable to run AutoCAD”

Issue:

You get this error when launching AutoCAD 2023

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Solution:

1. Type Control Panel in the lower left search bar in Windows 10 and click on Control panel on the pop menu.

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2. In Control Panel make sure Small icons is chosen in the top right nect to View by: Then choose Programs and Features.

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3. Find and choose Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime.

4. Click the Uninstall button.

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5. Uninstall and reinstall the AutoCAD 2023 product again.

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Ken Williams

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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