| Requirement | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 7 SP1 (32-bit & 64-bit), Windows 8.1 (with update KB2919355), Windows 10 (64-bit only) | Windows 10 64-bit | | Processor | 32-bit: 1 GHz or faster; 64-bit: 1 GHz or faster | 64-bit: 2 GHz or faster, Intel Core i7 or Xeon | | Memory (RAM) | 32-bit: 2 GB; 64-bit: 4 GB | 32-bit: 4 GB; 64-bit: 8 GB | | Display Resolution | 1360 x 768 with True Color | 1920 x 1080 or higher with True Color (up to 3840 x 2160 for 4K monitors) | | Graphics Card | Windows display adapter with DirectX 9 | DirectX 11 compatible, 128 MB VRAM or higher, Pixel Shader 3.0 or better | | Disk Space | 4.0 GB for installation | 6 GB of free disk space in addition to installation requirements | | .NET Framework | .NET Framework Version 4.6 | Same as minimum |
For all these reasons, this guide will focus on using the safe, official trial installer, which can then be activated with a legitimate license.
The installation wizard should start automatically. If it does not, navigate to the extraction folder and double-click Setup.exe .
Autodesk officially provides trial versions of AutoCAD. For version 2018, you can still find links that were once official trials, which are the safest way to get the installer without risk of malware. The following are the official 32-bit and 64-bit links for the Simplified Chinese version of AutoCAD 2018: autocad 2018 download and install permanently link
To help point you toward the safest and most efficient CAD solution, let me know: What from the 2018 version do you need?
: This is an excellent method if you need direct access to the installer:
If you registered as a student:
Students and educators can often access older versions for free (typically for a 1-year or 3-year term) via the Autodesk Education Community Installation & Activation
Downloading and installing now requires navigating Autodesk's updated licensing and support policies. Autodesk officially ended the sale of perpetual (permanent) licenses in early 2016, moving entirely to a subscription-based model. Official Download Methods
If you do not have a purchased license, the only legal free options for long-term use are the Educational or Trial versions provided by Autodesk. Here are the current options for a permanent license: | Requirement | Minimum Specs | Recommended Specs
Locate the downloaded file (usually named AutoCAD_2018_English_Win_64bit_dlm.sfx.exe ). Right-click the file and select .
The installer is a self-extracting archive. It will ask you for a location to unpack the installation files. Choose a location (like C:\Temp or a dedicated folder) and click 'OK'. Note that you will need around 6 GB of free space for this process.
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