To Disable Drawing Encryption

You might want to disable password protection to avoid the accidental locking of drawing files. If you forget a password, there is no way to recover the drawing as the password is required to open, inserted, or attach the drawing file.

1. Do one of the following:
   • Windows 7: Click the Windows Start button Control Panel.
   • Windows 8: On the Windows Start screen, right-click (or use the swipe up gesture from the bottom edge of the screen) and click All Apps. Scroll to the Windows System section and click Control Panel.
   • Windows 8.1: On the Windows Start screen, click the All Apps button located near the lower-left corner of the screen (or use the swipe up gesture from the bottom edge of the screen). Scroll to the Windows System section and click Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, click Programs, and then click Programs and Features.
3. From the installed application list, select the AutoCAD-based product, and then click Change or Uninstall/Change.
4. Click Add or Remove Features.
5. Specify whether Drawing Encryption is to be enabled or disabled.
6. Click Update and click Finish.