Before starting, verify that your hardware can handle the 2013 build:
| Error | Likely Cause | Solution | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Leftover registry entries from a previous or failed installation | Run a registry cleaner like CCleaner, then reboot before retrying. | | "Fatal Error" during installation | Missing prerequisites, often the Visual C++ Redistributable | Uninstall the Autodesk prerequisite packages from Control Panel and let the installer reinstall them. | | Installation stuck at "Preparing..." | Background processes from a security or optimization utility conflicting with the installer | Temporarily disable your antivirus and any system optimization tools, then restart the installer. | | Application fails to launch after install | Corrupt or improperly configured graphics drivers or license service | Run the License Chooser utility from the Maya bin directory. Reinstall or update your graphics driver. | | Chinese characters in error messages or paths | Using non-English characters in installation paths | Reinstall using only English characters for all folder names (e.g., D:\Autodesk\Maya2013 ). | autodesk maya 2013 install