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Operating system compatibility for Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design

Issue

You are wondering what operating systems are supported for the different releases of Autodesk 3ds Max and Autodesk 3ds Max Design.

Solution

The following tables show the supported operating systems for releases of 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design:

3ds Max 2014 and 3ds Max Design 2014 (current release)

OS 64-bit
Microsoft® Windows® 8 Professional
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional

3ds Max 2013 and 3ds Max Design 2013

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows® 7ProfessionalProfessional
Windows® XP
(SP3 or later)		ProfessionalProfessional x64 Edition
Apple®Please read the 3ds Max for Mac FAQ

3ds Max 2012 and 3ds Max Design 2012

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows® 7ProfessionalProfessional
Windows Vista®
(SP2 or later)		BusinessBusiness
Windows® XP
(SP3 or later)		ProfessionalProfessional x64 Edition
Apple®Please read the 3ds Max for Mac FAQ

3ds Max 2011 and 3ds Max Design 2011

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows® 7ProfessionalProfessional
Windows Vista®Ultimate,
Business,
Premium		Ultimate,
Business,
Premium
Windows® XP
(SP2 or later)		ProfessionalProfessional x64 Edition
Apple®Please read the 3ds Max for Mac FAQ

3ds Max 2010 and 3ds Max Design 2010

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows Vista®Ultimate,
Business,
Premium		Ultimate,
Business,
Premium
Windows® XP
(SP2 or later)		ProfessionalProfessional x64 Edition
Apple®Please read the 3ds Max for Mac FAQ

3ds Max 2009 and 3ds Max Design 2009

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows Vista®Enterprise,
Ultimate,
Business		Enterprise,
Ultimate,
Business
Windows® XP
(SP2 or later)		ProfessionalProfessional x64 Edition

3ds Max 2008

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows Vista®Enterprise,
Ultimate,
Business		Enterprise,
Ultimate,
Business
Windows® XP
(SP2 or later)		ProfessionalProfessional x64 Edition

3ds Max 9

OS32-bit64-bit
Windows Vista®Enterprise,
Ultimate,
Business		Enterprise,
Ultimate,
Business
Windows® XP
(SP2 or later)		Professional,
Home Edition		Professional x64 Edition

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  • Document Information

    Published date: 2013-Mar-21
    ID: TS14051406

     

    Applies to:
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2014
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2013
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2012
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2011
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2010
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2009
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 2008
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® 9
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2014
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2013
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2012
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2011
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2010
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2009