My version of AutoCAD does nt install on Windows 7 64bit - so now what do I do?

[kennysarmy]

I've been using an old version of Autocad, AutoCAD 2000 and have some comprehensive drawings which over the years now include the layout of the school with:
fibre runs
all data points colour coded by cabinet/area
switch information for each cabinet/area
access point locations

I am upgrading my workstation from windows 7 32bit to windows 7 64bit and my old AutoCAD version 2000 is not compatible.

I've looked at the prices for AutoCAD LT with 64bit support and it's almost £1000

Does anyone know of anything cheaper that I could use to keep my drawings up to date?

Many thanks.

[Steve21]

If you are still happy with the older software can't you just use xpmode?

Steve

[kennysarmy]

If you are still happy with the older software can't you just use xpmode?

Steve

But I cannot install it

Or is there a way of forcing the install?

[Steve21]

But I cannot install it

Or is there a way of forcing the install?

Install what? XP Mode is basically a virtual windows. I don't mean compatability mode.

Steve

[FN-GM]

I think Education now gets AutoCad for free. There is a thread on here, ,aybe upgrade to 2013?

[Arthur]

I think education now gets AutoCAD for free.

Kennysarmy wouldn't be able to use the free license.

[FN-GM]

Thought it would be to good to be true!

[kennysarmy]

XP MODE is working well

Cheers.