To fix "Fatal Error: Unhandled Access Violation", go to Windows , browse for acad.exe , and set it to Power Saving mode to force it to use the integrated GPU instead of a dedicated high-performance card.
Running the installation as an administrator can resolve issues related to permissions:
Install AutoCAD 2007 inside that isolated virtual ecosystem.
Launch the modified Setup.exe . If the installer opens, proceed with your standard installation steps. If it freezes or throws a "CAD Manager Control" error, move to Method 2. Method 2: Editting the Setup.ini File (The Direct Fix)
Fix 2: Bypassing the "adui17.dll" or "acdb17.dll" Missing Error
Check and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) or Windows 7 . Check Run this program as an administrator .
Upon reboot, press or F7 to select Disable driver signature enforcement .
If the main setup file still fails to launch, you can bypass the setup wrapper entirely.
Set the compatibility mode to and check Run this program as an administrator . Click on Change high DPI settings .
Right-click the and select Terminal (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin) .
AutoCAD 2007 tries to query modern GPU drivers and crashes.