How to fix Autodesk Self Extract Error during Installation?

Hello Friends! Welcome to my blog Mad About Construction. I am a YouTuber, and a few years ago, I posted a video about installing an Autodesk product. Approximately 15 to 20% audience reported that they are facing Autodesk self-extracting initializing error. For example.,

• Autodesk self-extract process not starting.
• Autodesk self-extract process not moving after some progress.
• Autodesk self-extract process not initiating.

How to fix Error 1309 for any Autodesk product?

The different computer has a different reason for Autodesk self-extract error, or you keep the below points in mind during installation. Mind it that points 1, 2 and 3 are vital, and there are 98% chances of facing this error if you ignore below top 3 points.

1. Disable all the protection from your computer before you start installation of any autodesk product.Like;
   • Antivirus program
   • Windows defender
   • Windows security
   • Windows Firewall
2. Most vulnerable part we have to keep in mind to avoid this error is proper downloading. Make sure while you are downloading the AutoCAD or any Autodesk product, you have to keep below points in mind.
   1. Do not pause your downloading once you start it.
   2. Your interneet speed is good in terms of speed and no much fluctuation.
   3. Ignore downloading other files while you are downloading Autodesk product.
3. Make sure your operating system is upto date.

4. Change User Account Control settings to Never notify.
5. Delete temporary files on windows.
6. Make sure you disconnect the internet or local network connection.
7. Make sure you have enough space in the local disk where you are extracting files. By default, it chooses local disk C.
8. Make sure your computer has Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable packages installed.
9. You must have access to Local Disk C, where you have installed the operating system. In more clear language, you must have access to your computer as an Administrator.
10. Right-click on the installation file of the Autodesk product and choose Run as administrator option.
11. Try and create an Autodesk folder other than Local Disc C, right-click on the installation file and choose that location or folder as the extraction destination.