Install Desktop Connector
Are you considering upgrading your version of Desktop Connector? If so refer to Update Desktop Connector for more information.
If upgrading from version 15.x to version of 16.x of Desktop Connector refer to Upgrading from v15.x to v16.x as an Individual (Non-Admin) User for additional information.
Important: You cannot download or update Desktop Connector update from Autodesk Access (Formerly Autodesk Desktop App). Desktop Connector is not listed under the Install or Deployment options in the Custom Install page. Also, it is not supported during the creation of a Custom Install.
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Download Installation Files
You can download Desktop Connector installation files from the following locations:
Download now: Windows® 64-bit version of Desktop Connector 16.7.1.2164.
Latest Release and Notes: Learn what's new and download the latest and previous versions. A Download link is provided under the release name and date.
Autodesk Account Products and Services: Download the current version of Desktop Connector 16.7.0.2155. Desktop Connector will now display with other products as a benefit of your current contracts and subscriptions. Follow the steps as shown:
- All Products and Services.
- Search Desktop Connector.
- Download and Install.
Install Stopped
You have tried to install Desktop Connector and you receive a warning that Desktop Connector is still running.
Cancel the install.
Exit Desktop Connector by selecting the tray icon
, right-click, and exit the program.
Once you exit you may reinstall Desktop Connector.
Install Walk-Through
Tip: If you are an admin and would like to deploy or run the install silently, visit the Desktop Connector Administrator Guide to learn how.
Download Desktop Connector as detailed previously.
Open the downloaded .exe file and allow it to extract.
Read and check I agree to Terms of Use and select Next.
You can use the default program file location: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Desktop Connector or change the location.
Note: Changing the location during an install update (installing newer version over an already installed one) will lose the setting of whether Desktop Connector was in online or offline mode. If new files are added to the workspace while Desktop Connector is in offline mode and before going online, the location of the install is changed through an upgrade install.
Best practice is to go offline and then back online to confirm that those files are uploaded to the data source.
Note:* Changing this location will not change the location of where the Desktop Connector workspace is stored.
Select Install.
You are now ready to use Desktop Connector.
When the installation finishes, Sign in to get started.
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