When AutoCAD boots up, it uses a process called to load non-essential dynamic link library (DLL) dependencies only when they are needed. If the system fails to call pm16.dll , the application panics and drops a hard crash.
Open your Antivirus software (Windows Defender, Norton, McAfee, etc.). Look for "pm16.dll" in the Quarantined Files list. If it's there, "Restore" it and add the AutoCAD folder to your exclusions list. autocad pm16.dll
In the Autodesk setup wizard that appears, select , then click Repair . Follow the prompts and restart your PC once finished. 5. Restore the DLL from Autodesk Content or a Clean Backup When AutoCAD boots up, it uses a process
Add the entire C:\Program Files\Autodesk\ directory to your antivirus exclusion list to stop false-positive file locking. Look for "pm16
Before you lose hours of work, try these steps in order to stabilize your workspace:
Temporarily disable your settings before beginning.