Once activated, you can immediately begin using the software. 4. Post-Installation: Top Performance Optimization

Select "Typical" or "Custom". "Typical" is recommended for most users.

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Have your Autodesk Serial Number and Product Key ready. The product key for AutoCAD 2017 is standard: 001I1 .

A prompt may appear asking you to restart your computer. Click to reboot and finalize system changes.

Check this box to include advanced productivity tools (highly recommended).

Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit only), Windows 8.1 (32-bit and 64-bit), or Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit and 64-bit).

Read the license and service agreement, select I Accept , and click Next . Configure Installation:

Ensure you are logged into Windows as a user with Administrator privileges . Right-click the installer file and select "Run as administrator".

Double-click the AutoCAD 2017 icon on your desktop.

Install Service Packs: Check the Autodesk desktop app for the latest 2017 updates to fix known bugs.