Removing Autodesk Access: Institutional Access vs. Installed Products
Autodesk is a popular software company that provides a wide range of products for various industries such as architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media creation. Autodesk offers institutional access and installed software products, which can be confusing for some users. This article will guide you through the process of removing Autodesk Access for installed products and institutional access.
What is Autodesk Access?
Autodesk Access is a cloud-based service that provides users with access to various Autodesk products and services. It includes features such as automatic software updates, cloud storage, and collaboration tools. Autodesk Access is available for both institutional access and installed products.
Institutional Access vs. Installed Products
Institutional access is a licensing model that allows organizations to provide Autodesk products to their employees or students. It includes network licenses, multi-user licenses, and named user licenses. Institutional access is managed through the Autodesk Account portal, where administrators can assign and manage licenses.
Installed products, on the other hand, are software applications that are installed on a user's computer. They can be purchased as standalone products or as part of a subscription. Installed products can be managed through the Autodesk Desktop App or the Autodesk Account portal.
Removing Autodesk Access for Installed Products
To remove Autodesk Access for installed products, follow these steps:
- Open the Autodesk Desktop App.
- Click on the gear icon in the top-right corner and select "Preferences."
- Under "Products and Services," uncheck the box next to "Autodesk Access."
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.
Note that unchecking the box next to Autodesk Access will disable cloud services and collaboration tools for installed products. However, it will not affect the software itself, which can still be used offline.
Removing Autodesk Access for Institutional Access
To remove Autodesk Access for institutional access, follow these steps:
- Log in to the Autodesk Account portal.
- Click on "Products and Services" in the left-hand menu.
- Find the product with institutional access and click on the "Actions" dropdown menu.
- Select "Manage Users" and remove any users who no longer need access to the product.
- Click "Save" to apply the changes.
Note that removing users from institutional access will not affect their ability to use the software, but it will prevent them from accessing cloud services and collaboration tools.
- Autodesk Access is a cloud-based service that provides users with access to various Autodesk products and services.
- Institutional access is a licensing model that allows organizations to provide Autodesk products to their employees or students, while installed products are software applications that are installed on a user's computer.
- To remove Autodesk Access for installed products, open the Autodesk Desktop App and uncheck the box next to Autodesk Access. To remove Autodesk Access for institutional access, log in to the Autodesk Account portal and remove any users who no longer need access to the product.