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Autodesk Inventor 2020 Install

Installing Autodesk Inventor 2020 requires 64-bit Windows, specific hardware, and access via the "Previous Versions" section of the Autodesk account. The installation process involves running the installer as an administrator, selecting components, and applying post-install hotfixes for stability. For detailed installation steps, refer to Autodesk Support Download Previous Autodesk Software Versions

Step 6 – Set Installation Path

The default location is C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Inventor 2020. If your C: drive is limited, change to a secondary drive (e.g., D:\Autodesk\Inventor2020). Click Next. autodesk inventor 2020 install

Preparation Steps

  1. Clean Previous Versions (Optional but Recommended): If you are removing an older version of Inventor, use the Windows Control Panel to uninstall it. It is highly recommended to use the Microsoft Program Install and Uninstall Troubleshooter to clean up any corrupted registry keys from previous failed attempts.
  2. Disable Antivirus: Temporarily disable your antivirus software and firewall. These can sometimes block the installer from writing to the registry or extracting files to the temp folder.
  3. Close Background Apps: Close all running applications, especially Microsoft Office apps (Word, Excel), as the installer may need to update shared system libraries.

Step 5 – Configure Installation Components

This is a critical screen for the Autodesk Inventor 2020 install. You will see: Step 6 – Set Installation Path The default

  • Autodesk Inventor 2020 (mandatory)
  • Inventor Language Packs (optional – if you need menus in French, German, etc.)
  • Content Center Libraries (highly recommended – contains standard parts like bolts, bearings, and structural shapes. Requires ~4 GB extra space)
  • Tutorials & Samples (good for beginners, ~1 GB)
  • Additional Tools: Autodesk Vault Basic 2020 (for data management), Inventor ETO (Engineering To Order), etc.

Recommendation: Install Content Center and Vault Basic if you collaborate with a team. Otherwise, uncheck unnecessary modules to save disk space. Clean Previous Versions (Optional but Recommended): If you

Installation steps performed

  1. Verified installer media: Inventor_2020_English_Win_64bit_XXXX.exe (checksum matched).
  2. Launched installer as Administrator.
  3. Chose installation type: Standalone (Single-user).
  4. Accepted license agreement and entered serial number/authorization code.
  5. Selected install location: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Inventor 2020 (default).
  6. Selected components: Inventor, Content Center Libraries, Material Library, Autodesk 360 (optional).
  7. Confirmed prerequisites: Installer installed/confirmed Visual C++ redistributables and .NET components.
  8. Installation progress: Completed — elapsed time ~25–40 minutes (depends on system).
  9. Post-install actions: Installed updates/Service Packs if available, registered product.

Part 4: Post-Installation Configuration

A successful Autodesk Inventor 2020 install is only half the battle. Now, you need to activate and optimize.

Option B: Direct Trial (if not in account)

  • Search "Autodesk Inventor 2020 trial" – though 2020 may be legacy; 2021/2022 trials exist, but 2020 may need direct link from Autodesk support.

⚠️ Do not use cracked/torrent versions – security risk & illegal.

Optimize for performance:

  • In Inventor: Tools → Application Options → Hardware → Enable DirectX 11 (or Software Graphics if issues).
  • Set Visual Style to “Shaded” (not Realistic) for large assemblies.