FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation reading 0x0054 Exception at 72c214h

[LarryH]

I have been running AutoCAD LT 2004 for over a year and only started having this problem a week ago. Very shortly after opening AutoCAD the program crashes and I get this message:

FATAL ERROR: Unhandled Access Violation reading 0x0054 Exception at 72c214h

I have reinstalled several times with no luck. When I first experienced the problem, I also had a problem with AutoCAD LT 2002 which I had been running on the same laptop with no problems.

I see that a lot of people have seemed to have this problem, but I can't seem to find any posts with a solution.

ANY HELP will be appreciated.

[Dean Saadallah]

Reset your Windows to a date before your week old problem, Windows will tell
you what got installed, that will be the culprit. Make sure you do not
repeat whatever that install was.

[autocadlt]

Hi, I have the same problem and I cannot restore my pc to that day, now it is even worse, my manager reinstalled the pc so many times and he could no fix it.
Now he want put me on the street because he thinks that what happened is my responsibility.
I appreciate any help.
Ignacio

[autocadlt]

Hi, have you found any thing to fix your AutoCAD, this situation is driving me crazy, if i can not fix it in the next couple of week i will be out of job. i will appreciate any help Thank, Ignacio

[Matt]

" if i can not fix it in the next couple of week i will be out of job. i
will appreciate any help Thank, Ignacio"

Your manager told you that? If he couldn't fix it or find a suitable
solution it would seem that he is not qualified for his job. Sorry, doesn't
help you but had to comment.

Matt

[autocadlt]

Hi, Matt my manager did not tell me that, but I was hiring to do AutoCAD, and if I cannot do it, there is not reason for them to have me in the Co. I do not know why they do not want to hiring some specialists to fix it. For now the best thing, I can do and for my own benefit is to try to find out how I could fix it myself, I mean with some body help.
Thank. Ignacio

[Matt]

Computers can and will crap out from time to time. This is due to a
multitude of factors. It's not uncommon to have a problem machine, usually
if the problem cannot be found we would just blow the machine out so to
speak. As a last resort, reformat the drive then rebuild the software. A
properly working computer will run LT just fine. It's called maintenance.
IMHO any office not willing to fix the computer, get rid of a drafter just
because they can not get one program to work on it is not an office worth
working for. Good luck.

Matt

[Gary D'Arcy]

Matt,

Computers do not do this!

Post by Matt

Post by Matt
a last resort, reformat the drive then rebuild the software.

To suggest this option is reckless to say the least.
It will not make any difference!

Both AD and I know the reason for this exception!

Regards Gary.

Post by Matt
Computers can and will crap out from time to time. This is due to a
multitude of factors. It's not uncommon to have a problem machine, usually
if the problem cannot be found we would just blow the machine out so to
speak. As a last resort, reformat the drive then rebuild the software. A
properly working computer will run LT just fine. It's called maintenance.
IMHO any office not willing to fix the computer, get rid of a drafter just
because they can not get one program to work on it is not an office worth
working for. Good luck.
Matt

[Matt]

OK...I'll bite. What is the reason for this exception? Hopefully that will
explain your comment about reformatting. I've had to reformat several over
the years and it seemed mostly that the OS was geeking out, by various
loaded machines, old/obsolete registry files or whatever. I'm no comp guru
or even a geek, I just try to keep our office running. We are a bit more
primitive than most organizations, 10 total including the sec. and the
owner. No IT dep't.

Matt

Post by Gary D'Arcy
Matt,
Computers do not do this!

Post by Matt
a last resort, reformat the drive then rebuild the software.

To suggest this option is reckless to say the least.
It will not make any difference!
Both AD and I know the reason for this exception!
Regards Gary.

[Gary D'Arcy]

Matt,

You bite I quiver!

Your reformatting issues reminds of a man who
went to the drinking well and there was no water.
He raised the pail to find it empty. He then thought I'll put
a brick in it to ensure it sinks below the water level!
The only problem is the well is empty.

Regards Gary
P.S
hence the saying put a brick in it!

Post by Matt
OK...I'll bite. What is the reason for this exception? Hopefully that will
explain your comment about reformatting. I've had to reformat several over
the years and it seemed mostly that the OS was geeking out, by various
loaded machines, old/obsolete registry files or whatever. I'm no comp guru
or even a geek, I just try to keep our office running. We are a bit more
primitive than most organizations, 10 total including the sec. and the
owner. No IT dep't.
Matt

Post by Gary D'Arcy
Matt,
Computers do not do this!

Post by Matt
a last resort, reformat the drive then rebuild the software.

To suggest this option is reckless to say the least.
It will not make any difference!
Both AD and I know the reason for this exception!
Regards Gary.

[LarryH]

My problem was traced to a new "security" program pushed to all users by my I.T. dept. Disabling the program didn't help, but it allowed me to restore my system to before the Cisco Security Agent was installed. Everything worked fine until I docked my laptop and the security program was automatically reloaded. My I.T. group finally found some "magic" fix that they won't divulge.

Sorry I can't be of more help. Good Luck.

[autocadlt]

Hi LarryH, for what you are writing to the forum I understand that your team or department fond how to fix this problem, witch situation is killing many people most of these people are using the AutoCAD for there job, like me and if I could not fix it I would run the risk to lose my job.
You came here looking for help, now after you fixed your situation you tell us that you cannot help US that you cannot help the people came to this forum and they could help you if they would find this before you. THIS IS NOT FAIR!
It would be better for you if you never mention that your I.T found the solution. Ignacio

[Gary D'Arcy]

Ignacio,

The problem is with your system not with Larry.

Do you have the latest service pack for LT2004?
What anti virus software are you running?

Answer these things and we are on our way.

Regards Gary
www.drcauto.com

Post by autocadlt
Hi LarryH, for what you are writing to the forum I understand that your
team or department fond how to fix this problem, witch situation is
killing many people most of these people are using the AutoCAD for there
job, like me and if I could not fix it I would run the risk to lose my
job.
You came here looking for help, now after you fixed your situation you
tell us that you cannot help US that you cannot help the people came to
this forum and they could help you if they would find this before you.
THIS IS NOT FAIR!
It would be better for you if you never mention that your I.T found the solution. Ignacio

[derekagar]

Larry,
sounds to me like they stumbled on a fix, but don't know what they did, otherwise they would shout about it.
Ignacio,
it's a bit unfair complaining to Larry, at least we know the problem can be fixed - the question now is how. I seem to remember that CSA has caused problems before.
DA

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[LarryH]

Actually the I.T. group denies that there are/was any problems caused by CSA. I suspect that the "fix" if other than "magic" would implicate CSA. In other words, the problem was not caused by AutoCAD, or my computer, or a virus, or even "user error". It was caused by I.T. pushing CSA without proper and thorough testing.

My suggestion: if you are having this problem and you have CSA on your computer, uninstall it until a fix can be found. Deactivating or disabling won't help. It needs to be gone.

Good luck.