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A Windows write-protect error is displayed when installing an Autodesk Suite product from USB

Issue

You purchased an Autodesk Suite product, e.g., Autodesk Design Suite, Autodesk Factory Design Suite, Autodesk Building Design Suite, etc., that is installed using the provided USB device.

When installing from USB, on Windows Vista, a "Windows - Write Protect Error" appears in the task bar:

Solution

1.  Ignore the Write Protect Error warning whenever it pops up in the task bar.

2.  Always choose to “Safely remove” the USB before pulling the USB drive from the port.

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  • Document Information

    Published date: 2011-Apr-26
    ID: TS15339090

     

    Applies to:
    AutoCAD® 2011
    AutoCAD® Architecture 2011
    AutoCAD Design Suite Premium 2014
    AutoCAD Design Suite Premium 2013
    Autodesk Design Suite Premium 2012
    Autodesk Design Suite Premium 2011
    AutoCAD Design Suite Standard 2014
    AutoCAD Design Suite Standard 2013
    Autodesk Design Suite Standard 2012
    Autodesk Design Suite Standard 2011
    AutoCAD Design Suite Ultimate 2014
    AutoCAD Design Suite Ultimate 2013
    Autodesk Design Suite Ultimate 2012
    Autodesk Design Suite Advanced 2011
    Autodesk Design Suite 2012
    Autodesk® 3ds Max® Design 2011
    Autodesk Alias Design 2011
    Autodesk Building Design Suite 2012
    Autodesk Factory Design Suite 2012
    Autodesk® Inventor® 2011
    Autodesk® Navisworks® Manage 2011
    Autodesk® Navisworks® Simulate 2011
    Autodesk Product Design Suite 2012
    Autodesk® Showcase™ 2011
    Autodesk® Alias® Sketch 2011
    Autodesk® Vault 2011