I need to install AutoCAD but I am running out of room on my HD. It shows my THUMBDRIVE as an OPTION but when I select the drive it says the path is invalid.

It will let me install to an external HD but I don't see the program or files after it installs. I really would RATHER have it on a thumbdrive than an external as it would be easier to carry.

Does anyone have any ideas? I tried the sandiebox app and the AutoCAD install fails almost immediately.

I believe it has something to do with AutoCAD knowing that the thumbdrive is different than the external HD. I have formatted the thumbdrive at ntfs too and it still doesn't let me select it during installation.

Any help would be appreciated. I need to do some testing with this application and use it for a demonstration next week. I am at a loss and pulling my hair out.

Thanks in advance.

I doubt very seriously if AutoCad will run oof of a thumb drive...
The AutoDesk Forums list a few people who have attempted this but none have succeeded that i could see...
Course i didn't read every thread.

I would test this but my Project List plate is pretty darn full right now...Patio, I remember reading that you were able to install AutoCAD to an external. Were there any tricks associated with doing this?

One issue I have had with installing it on my test computer is that it asks for Disk2. I insert disk 2 and it reads until it asks to insert Disk1 again. At this POINT it never RECOGNIZES Disk1 and will not complete the install.

I have tried copying all of the files to the local HD and running it and it still asks for Disk2. If I run this type of install on my everyday laptop it installs fine without asking for Disk2.

Is there a file that I can manipulate to tell it to look in the current folder rather than to look for Disk2?Hi 2Kx2, Autocad onto a removable drive like those you put into your pocket is difficult and not the best when running the program. So that you do no damage to your software as autocad is expensive. You might like to try another very similar product that will also work from a removable drive and id completely compatable with autocad. The software is fully functional for 30 days so try it out and dont worry about messing it up. If it works you can download the student version which is free and use that when the 30 days expire of try the same set up with autocad. try this link for the full and student version http://www.cadireland.com/download.asp?id=1SPAM.