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which 32-bit WIC file should I download?

Anonymous
2012-03-27T20:35:30+00:00

I am hoping to install a student version of AutoCAD but they suggest I download Microsoft.Net 4.0 first. Download instructions say, "

  1. Important: Make sure that your computer has the latest Windows service pack and critical updates. To find security updates, visit Windows Update. If you are installing on XP 64 bit or Windows 2003 you might need to install the Windows Imaging Component. The Windows Imaging Component 32 bit can be found here . The Windows Imaging Component 64 bit can be found here ."

but when I click the "here" for Windows Imaging Component 32 bit I am confronted with 10 files with names such as wic_x86_chs.exe.  The only thing which changes between files is the three letter before the .exe.

How do I know which one to download, please.

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-28T18:26:17+00:00

    Hi,

    wic_x86_chs.exe stands for Windows (x86)32bit Chinese version.

    Likewise, if you want to download the English version of Windows Imaging Component (WIC) i.e. ‘wic_x86_enu.exe’, click on the third link from the list:

    Windows Imaging Componenthttp://www.microsoft.com/download/en/details.aspx?id=32

    Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-04-02T05:46:54+00:00

    Hi,

    You are welcome.   Please let us know if the download work and if you are able to install AutoCAD.

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-03-31T01:43:09+00:00

    Thanks so much. This is my first time using this service and I am very pleased and impressed with how smoothly it went.

    I was at my wits' end. You have restored some of my confidence. Now if all the various downloads actually work ... I will be over the moon!

    Thanks, dawn

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