Autocad 2009 and Vista problems

[cadduser07]

I just purchased a new HP laptop with vista home premium, service pack 1, 64 bit, dual core processors. I told the guy specifically that I needed to run Cad and he said it would, but when I try to install 09 it tells me that it I can't install on this operating system. Has anyone else had this problem, or was I robbed? Thanks in advance for any and all advise.

[lpseifert]

Is the Autocad version you're trying to install for 64 bit, or 32 bit?

[cadduser07]

32, is this a problem?

[lpseifert]

Apparently... ask your reseller for a 64 bit version.

[cadduser07]

Thanks for the advise.

[lpseifert]

If your media is DVD, you should have the 64 bit version (along with the 32 bit).

[LifeoRiley0]

I also have a 64 bit computer and tried to load the 32 bit disk and it failed. The 64 bit did load sucessfully, also be sure to get the needed updates and hot fixes.

[ReMark]

The latest version of AutoCAD should recognize if you have a 32-bit or 64-bit system and load the appropriate version.

[dumfatnhappy]

when I recieved
MEP 2009 it came with 2 disks, one for 32 and one for 64 which kinda made it a no brainer.....