Problem Occurred with AutoCAD 2009 Updates on MS Vista Platform

[BeKirra]

Hi ALL,

I recently had a new PC with Vista and Inventor pro 2009 which includes AutoCAD Mech 2009.

The reason that I post this thread here is that I think this is a general update problem for AutoCAD 2009 version.

My problem was that I could not open any programs on Vista platform after updateing AutoCAD 2009. I also found the Vista's sidebar doesn't work at all.

I then switched to an earier system restore point (which was at the time before downloading Autodesk updates) and everything were back to normal.

I also noticed that the problem most likely caused by the Microsoft SQL sever updates which is a part of AutoCAD 2009 updates.

I now fomatted the hard driver and reinstalled everything but without any AutoCAD & Inventor updates.

All programs run fine.

NOTE:
1) It runs fine when my new PC not networked. The problem only happens when it networked.
2) It was fine on my old PC with Windows XP pro.


I STRONGLY SUGGEST YOU DO NOT INSTALL ANY AUTODESK UPDATES FOR 2009 VERSIONS UNTILL THIS PROBELM IS IDENTIFIED BY AUTODESK.

PLEASE ALSO LET ME KWON IF YOU HAVE A BETTER SOLUTION.


Cheers

[dzatto]

Im running Vista 64, SP1 with ACA SP1 and have had no problems at all. Everything runs fine.

[BeKirra]

I have Vista 32.
Do you work in network environment or just have a single PC?
My had the problem when my PC networked.
It ran fine when I pulled out the cable & restarted it.

PS. We have 2 of new PCs having the same problem & all running Vista 32.

Im running Vista 64, SP1 with ACA SP1 and have had no problems at all. Everything runs fine.

[dzatto]

I have Vista 32.
Do you work in network environment or just have a single PC?
My had the problem when my PC networked.
It ran fine when I pulled out the cable & restarted it.

PS. We have 2 of new PCs having the same problem & all running Vista 32.

I'm running an a network.

[BeKirra]

I have had reinstalled AutoCAD 2009 & Inventor 2009 TWICE before formatting the hard driver. I also installed all updates each time.

It doesn't help at all till I formatted the hard driver & reinstalled everything without any Autodesk updates.

I'm running an a network.

[dzatto]

I have had reinstalled AutoCAD 2009 & Inventor 2009 TWICE before formatting the hard driver. I also installed all updates each time.

It doesn't help at all till I formatted the hard driver & reinstalled everything without any Autodesk updates.

Well, I don't know what to tell ya. Maybe it's your network? It's working fine for me.

[jmcbride.161140]

Well, I don't know what to tell ya. Maybe it's your network? It's working fine for me.

funny how when something works for us but not for others, we assume that the others are doing something wrong.

[dzatto]

funny how when something works for us but not for others, we assume that the others are doing something wrong.

How did you get that from my post? If you don't have any advice for the problem, restain from posting.