Autodesk Maya 2013 Install: A Step-by-Step Guide
Operating System: Windows 7/XP (32 or 64-bit), Mac OS X 10.7.x, or Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.0/Fedora 14. autodesk maya 2013 install
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Setup doesn’t start | Run as Admin + Win7 compatibility |
| Error 1606 (network path) | Fix registry: Delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Explorer\User Shell Folders incorrect entries (advanced). |
| DirectX / Visual C++ errors | Install VC++ 2010, 2012, 2013 runtimes manually from Microsoft. |
| White viewport / no OpenGL | Update graphics drivers OR set Maya to use DirectX 11 (Window → Settings/Preferences → Preferences → Display → Rendering engine). |
| Activation loop | Delete C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet\adskflex_* files and retry offline activation. | Autodesk Maya 2013 Install: A Step-by-Step Guide Operating
Accept Agreement: Read and accept the Autodesk License and Services Agreement. License Information: Select the License Type (usually "Stand-Alone"). Enter your Serial Number and Product Key. Choose Components: You can typically choose to include: Maya 2013 core files. Mental Ray (the default renderer at the time). Backburner (for network rendering). Mac OS X 10.7.x
C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Maya2013\bin\maya.exe → Properties → Compatibility.Post-Installation Steps
Install in this order: