

For example, run the product installer from C:\Autodesk.ĭownload the complete installation package of your Autodesk software One way to shorten the path to the source folder is to run the product installer from a folder on your C drive rather than from your desktop. If either path is longer than 256 characters, shorten it. Note: You can copy the path into a Word file and select Review tab > Word Count to see the number of words and characters. Also check the number of characters in the path leading to the destination folder in which you’re installing the product. To check and shorten the file path lengthĬheck the number of characters in the full Windows path to the source folder containing the files from which you’re installing.


If Full Control is not selected under Permissions for SYSTEM, click Edit and select Full Control. If your name or the name of your user group is not listed under Group or user names, click Edit and add your name or group. Right-click the folder and select Properties. Locate the folder in which your Autodesk product is being installed (the default path C:\Program Files\Autodesk\).
