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Installation overview

QCAD on Windows

This page is for users of the Windows operating system.

Getting the setup file

Finding out if your Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit

If you are not sure whether you are running a 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows, refer to the Microsoft support page to find out.

Installation from a USB drive

If you have a USB drive, insert it into a USB slot of your computer, then open Windows Explorer to see its contents:

  • Open Windows Explorer and navigate to the inserted medium.
  • The file you need is called qcad-3.x.x-pro-win32-installer.msi or qcad-3.x.x-pro-win64-installer.msi and is located in the folder installation\3.x\windows\32bit or installation\3.x\windows\64bit. Note that 3.x is the version number, for example 3.27.

Installation from download

If you purchased the downloadable version, use your browser to access your personal download area. Detailed instructions are in the e-mail you received after your purchase, or in the customer area of the QCAD website. Download the file labelled QCAD Professional Windows 32bit (Installer) or QCAD Professional Windows 64bit (Installer), depending on your architecture (see above). After the download finishes, use Windows Explorer to find the file on your hard disk.

Installation

Double-click the file qcad-3.x.x-pro-win32-installer.msi or qcad-3.x.x-pro-win64-installer.msi, either from the USB drive or from the folder to which you downloaded it. Follow the on-screen instructions to install QCAD.

During installation you can choose where to install QCAD. All application files are installed at that location. The default is C:\Program Files\QCAD; it is not recommended to change this unless you are sure. When installation has finished, there is no need to restart your computer, and you can unmount and remove the USB drive.

Launching QCAD

To launch QCAD, double-click the QCAD icon on the desktop, or click the Start button and choose All Programs > QCAD > QCAD.

Uninstalling

To uninstall QCAD, use the Windows uninstall feature:

  • Windows 7: Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a program.
  • Windows 10/11: Windows icon > Settings (cog wheel) > Apps > QCAD > Uninstall.