Insert your AutoCAD 2000 installation disc or mount the ISO image.
If you absolutely must open old .dwg files from 2000 format, use the free (modern, runs on Win10) to view/convert them. Do not attempt to run the original AutoCAD 2000 binary on Windows 10 64-bit—it is a dead end. How To Install Autocad 2000 On Windows 10 64 Bit
This is a simpler method but has a lower success rate for AutoCAD 2000. Some users have reported success using Windows' built-in compatibility settings. Insert your AutoCAD 2000 installation disc or mount
Be patient; it can take up to 45 minutes for the legacy setup program to appear. This is a simpler method but has a
AutoCAD 2000’s setup.exe contains a 16-bit stub. Windows 10 64-bit cannot execute 16-bit code. You need to bypass this by using the MSI installer directly.
This method attempts to fool the installer into running natively. Success rates are low (approx. 30%) due to the 64-bit architecture.
AutoCAD 2000 will launch as a native window, but some toolbars may flicker.