Error: This version of AutoCAD is incorrectly installed

Issue:

When launching AutoCAD 2023, 2024, 2025, or newer versions, the software fails to start and displays the following error message:

This version of AutoCAD is incorrectly installed

This error may be accompanied by additional messages indicating missing dependency components, such as:

• Missing dependency component Microsoft Edge webview2 Runtime
• Missing dependency component Microsoft.NET and You must install .NET Desktop Runtime

Cause

This issue typically occurs when essential dependency components required by AutoCAD, such as Microsoft Edge WebView2 Runtime or specific .NET Desktop Runtime versions, are either missing or improperly installed on the system.

Solution

Follow these steps to resolve the incorrect installation and missing dependency errors:

1. Open deepuninstaller.
2. Click on Extensions.
3. In the search bar, type unable to run and click Search.
4. Select the button that corresponds to your AutoCAD software version.
5. If you are addressing an older AutoCAD version and encounter prompts, restart your computer after the prompts appear. Then, click the same button again, still selecting the older version option.
6. If the error occurs with AutoCAD versions 2023 and above, select the 2023 and above button.
7. Click Start Repair and wait for the repair process to complete.
8. Upon successful repair, a confirmation message should appear.
9. Attempt to reopen the AutoCAD software.