Install Maya with Softimage on a Windows OS

The installation, activation, and registration of the Maya with Softimage software on a Windows OS follows the same procedure as for other Autodesk software products.

Important: Before you install Maya software, verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements and your hardware meets the minimum requirements to run Maya. Before you install Softimage 2015 R2 software, uninstall any earlier versions. Also, verify that your system meets the minimum system requirements and your hardware meets the minimum requirements to run Softimage.

See Maya System Requirements, Softimage System Requirements, Maya Release Notes, Softimage Release Notes and Certified Hardware.

The default installation path for the Maya 2016 product on a Windows OS is: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Maya2016. The default installation path for the Softimage 2015 product is: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Softimage2015.

To install Maya with Softimage in a language other than the default language, follow the instructions in the installer.

See also About Languages and Language Packs.

To install Maya with Softimage on a Windows OS, see Installation Workflow.

Note: Have your 11-digit product Serial Number and five-digit Product Key handy, as you need to enter these during the installation process.
Important: If you install Maya to a custom location, ensure that the path does not include any Chinese or Japanese double‐byte characters.