Review and accept the Autodesk License and Services Agreement.
This generic error usually means a corrupted installer or antivirus interference.
: Go to All Products and Services and find Inventor Professional .
This comprehensive guide will walk you through every phase of the installation process, from pre-installation checks to post-installation troubleshooting. By the end, you’ll have a clean, functional deployment of Inventor 2020.
Click the dropdown arrow next to "Install" and select (or "Download Now"). This downloads the full browser installation package, which is more reliable than the web-based "Install Now" method. 4. Step-by-Step Installation Process
Go to Tools > Content Center > Configure . If libraries are missing, re-run the installer and select “Add/Remove Features” to check the “Inventor Content Center Libraries” component.
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Whether you're a mechanical engineer, product designer, or student just starting with 3D modeling, getting Autodesk Inventor 2020 installed and running properly is your first step. As a flagship 3D CAD software, Inventor 2020 uses parametric modeling to help you design, visualize, and simulate products before they're ever built. Its core features include 3D part modeling, assembly design, motion simulation, and detailed drawing creation, all powered by Autodesk's proprietary Shape Manager geometry kernel. This guide walks you through everything you need to know for a successful installation.
Once you have downloaded the installation files (usually named Inventor_2020_English_Win_64bit_dlm.sfx.exe ), follow these steps: Step 1: Extract Files
Select your country or region, thoroughly read the Autodesk License and Services Agreement, select , and click Next . Step 4: Configure Product Customization
Disclaimer: This guide is for educational purposes based on standard Autodesk installation procedures as of 2026. Always refer to official Autodesk documentation for the most accurate information.
16 GB minimum (Recommended: 32 GB RAM or more for complex assemblies)
Ensure your operating system is fully updated, especially the Microsoft .NET Framework updates.
Inventor_2020_English_Win_64bit_dlm.sfx.exe (single-file self-extracting) or Inventor_2020_English_Win_64bit_001_002.sfx (multi-part).
Verify or change the installation path (Default: C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ ).
Select your country, review the license agreement, and select "I Accept". Click Next .
Go to the section on the left-side menu.