The install couldn’t finish. Error 1 when installing Autodesk software

August 19, 2022 Ken Williams

Issue:

When installing Autodesk products, you get an “Install Error:” “The install couldn’t finish. Error 1”

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Solution:

Install Windows Updates: 

  1. Check for Windows updates
  2. Install available updates.
  3. Reboot your system.

Uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service:

  1. Follow this blog to uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk Licensing Service: How to uninstall and reinstall the Autodesk Licensing Service

About the Author

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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