AutoCAD 2022 might not open after updating to Windows 11, version 24H2

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AutoCAD 2022 might not open after updating to Windows 11, version 24H2 Status Confirmed Affected platforms Client Versions Message ID Originating KB Resolved KB Windows 11, version 24H2 WI1016829 – – After installing Windows 11, version 24H2, all versions of Autodesk AutoCAD 2022 might not open on some devices. Users have reported encountering an error when launching the application. To safeguard your update experience, we have applied a compatibility hold on devices with Autodesk AutoCAD 2022 installed. These devices will not be offered Windows 11, version 24H2 via the Windows Update release channel. All other versions of AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT are working as expected, such as AutoCAD 2023, 2024, and 2025, and will not prevent devices from installing Windows 11, version 24H2. IT administrators using Windows Update for Business reports can check this issue using its safeguard ID: 56211213. Important: We recommend that you do not attempt to manually update to Windows 11, version 24H2 using the Windows 11 Installation Assistant or the media creation tool until this issue has been resolved. Next steps: We are working on a resolution and will provide more information when it is available.

Susan Bradley Patch Lady/Prudent patcher

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I’m confident there won’t be many ‘drawing offices’ with W11 24H2
Architects/ Structural Engineers et al know what’s best
(they have took advice..)

Windows - commercial by definition and now function...

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