Windows Vista support for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

Issue

You want to know if AutoCAD® or AutoCAD LT® is supported on Windows Vista™.

Solution

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (2013)

Beginning January 1, 2012, Autodesk formally ceased support of the Microsoft Windows Vista Operating System for all new (and upgraded versions) of its products and services released in 2012. For more information please refer to the following:

Microsoft Windows 7 and Windows Vista Compatibility

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (2008-2012)

A complete list of supported operating systems for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (2008-2012) can be found at the following solution:

Operating system compatibility for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT

AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT (2007)

Service Pack 2 for AutoCAD 2007 and AutoCAD LT 2007 adds support for Windows Vista 32-bit versions for these releases. To download Service Pack 2, use one of the following links depending on your product:

AutoCAD 2007

AutoCAD LT 2007 

AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 2 for Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series—Structure 3 

AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 2 for Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series—Structure 4

AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 2 for Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series—Building 9.0

AutoCAD 2007 Service Pack 2 for Autodesk AutoCAD Revit Series—Building 9.1

Note: For AutoCAD-based vertical products, refer to the System Requirements information in the installation documentation located on the product installation media. These products may or may not support all of the operating systems listed for the corresponding AutoCAD versions.