Block Cad from connecting to its server

 

To block AutoCAD 2020 from connecting to Autodesk's servers, you can use several methods:

 

Method 1: Block AutoCAD in Windows Firewall

 1. Open Windows Firewall

 Press Win + R, type firewall.cpl, and hit Enter.

 2. Create a New Outbound Rule

 Click Advanced Settings on the left panel.

 Click Outbound Rules → New Rule (on the right).

 Select Program, then click Next.

 Choose This program path, then browse to:

 C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2020\acad.exe

 Click Next, select Block the connection, and click Next again.

 Select Domain, Private, Public, then click Next.

 Name the rule (e.g., "Block AutoCAD Internet") and click Finish.

 3. Repeat for Inbound Rules (optional, but recommended).

 

 Method 2: Modify the Hosts File

 

1. Open Notepad as Administrator.

2. Click File → Open, navigate to:

 C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\

 Select All Files, then open hosts.

3. Add these lines at the bottom:

 

127.0.0.1 lm.licenses.adobe.com

127.0.0.1 lmlicenses.wip4.adobe.com

127.0.0.1 lm.licenses.autodesk.com

127.0.0.1 na.licenses.autodesk.com

127.0.0.1 auth.autodesk.com

 

 

4. Save the file and restart your PC.

 

Method 3: Disable AutoCAD Automatic Updates

 

1. Open AutoCAD and click the ?" (Help) button.

2. Select About AutoCAD 2020 → Manage License.

3. Disable online license checking if available.

4. Go to Options (OP in command bar), then in the System tab, turn off updates.

 

Method 4: Block AutoCAD with Antivirus

 

1. Open your antivirus software.

2. Find Firewall or Application Control settings.

3. Locate acad.exe and set it to Blocked or Ask.

 This will prevent AutoCAD from accessing the internet, blocking updates and server communication.

5.Modifying the Registry:

• Press Windows+R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type regedit and click OK to open the Registry Editor.
• Navigate to the following key: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Autodesk\ODIS
• Create a new DWORD (32-bit) Value named DisableManualUpdateInstall.
• Set the value data to 1 to disable update notifications and the Update button in Autodesk Access, or 2 to show update notifications but disable the Update button.

This will prevent Autodesk Access from checking for updates.

C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc

Copy Files from Here

# 127.0.0.1 lm.licenses.adobe.com
# 127.0.0.1 lmlicenses.wip4.adobe.com
# 127.0.0.1 lm.licenses.autodesk.com
# 127.0.0.1 na.licenses.autodesk.com
# 127.0.0.1 auth.autodesk.com

# 127.0.0.1 autodesk.com
# 127.0.0.1 www.autodesk.com
# 127.0.0.1 cur.autodesk.com
# 127.0.0.1 mcs.autodesk.com
# 127.0.0.1 acad.autodesk.com

Corel draw

127.0.0.1 corel.com
127.0.0.1 www.corel.com
127.0.0.1 corel.com
127.0.0.1 updates.corel.com

How to Create VPN connection in windows

Setting up a VPN for secure remote access to your Windows 10 PC allows you to securely connect from anywhere, bypassing the need to expose Remote Desktop to the internet. Here’s how you can set up a VPN server on Windows 10 and connect to it from another device.

 

Step 1: Enable VPN Server on Windows 10 (Host PC)

⿡ Open Network & Sharing Center

Press Win + R, type ncpa.cpl, and hit Enter.

Press Alt, then click File > New Incoming Connection.

⿢ Select Users Who Can Connect

Choose an existing user or click Add someone to create a new user for VPN access.

Click Next.

⿣ Enable VPN via Internet

Check Through the Internet, then click Next.

⿤ Enable VPN Protocols

Select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) and click Properties.

Check Allow callers to access my local network.

Select Specify IP addresses, then define an IP range (e.g., 192.168.1.200 - 192.168.1.210).

Click OK > Allow Access > Close.

Step 2: Allow VPN Traffic Through Firewall

⿡ Open Windows Firewall Settings

Press Win + R, type wf.msc, and hit Enter.

⿢ Create a Firewall Rule for VPN

Click Inbound Rules > New Rule.

Select Port, then click Next.

Choose UDP and enter 1701, 1723, 500, 4500 (these are VPN ports).

Click Next, select Allow the connection, then Next > Next > Finish.

Step 3: Enable VPN on Router (Port Forwarding)

If you want to access the VPN from outside your home network, you need to forward PPTP (port 1723), L2TP (ports 1701, 500, 4500) on your router.

 

Steps to Forward VPN Ports

Log in to your router settings (192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1).

Find Port Forwarding settings.

Add rules to forward the following ports to your PC’s local IP (192.168.1.X):

PPTP: 1723 (TCP)

L2TP/IPSec: 1701, 500, 4500 (UDP)

Save and apply changes.

Step 4: Find Your Public IP

To connect from outside your home, you need your public IP address.

 

Go to https://whatismyipaddress.com/ and note your public IP.

📌 Tip: If your ISP provides a dynamic IP, use DDNS (Dynamic DNS) to get a hostname like myvpn.dyndns.org.

 

Step 5: Connect to VPN from Another Device

On Windows 10 Client

Press Win + I and go to Network & Internet > VPN.

Click Add a VPN connection.

Enter:

VPN provider: Windows (built-in)

Connection name: Any name (e.g., My Home VPN)

Server name or address: Your public IP or DDNS hostname

VPN type: PPTP or L2TP/IPSec (depending on your setup)

Username & Password (the user you added earlier)

Click Save and then Connect.

On Android/iPhone

Go to Settings > VPN and Add VPN configuration.

Choose L2TP/IPSec or PPTP, enter the server details, username, and password.

Save and Connect.

Step 6: Test Your VPN

Turn Wi-Fi off on your phone and connect via mobile data.

Try connecting to the VPN using the public IP or DDNS hostname.

Once connected, open Remote Desktop (RDP) and enter your PC's local IP (192.168.1.X) to access it securely.

Enable Remote desktop windows

 

Enable Remote Desktop

Step 1: Enable Remote Desktop on the Host Computer

Press Win + I to open Settings.

Go to System > Remote Desktop.

Toggle Enable Remote Desktop to On.

Click Confirm when prompted.

Note down the PC Name (you’ll need it to connect later).

Step 2: Allow Remote Desktop through Windows Firewall

Press Win + R, type control, and hit Enter to open Control Panel.

Click System and Security > Windows Defender Firewall.

Click Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall (left panel).

Scroll down and ensure Remote Desktop is checked for Private and Public networks.

Click OK.

Step 3: Allow Remote Access for Users

Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and hit Enter.

Go to the Remote tab.

Under Remote Desktop, select Allow remote connections to this computer.

Click Select Users to add specific users if needed.

Step 4: Find Your IP Address (For Remote Access Over the Internet)

Press Win + R, type cmd, and hit Enter.

Type ipconfig and press Enter.

Look for IPv4 Address (e.g., 192.168.1.100).

📌 For external access, find your Public IP by visiting https://whatismyipaddress.com/ and set up port forwarding on your router (Port 3389).

 

Step 5: Connect Using Remote Desktop

On another PC, press Win + R, type mstsc, and hit Enter.

In the Remote Desktop Connection window:

Enter the PC Name or IP Address of the host computer.

Click Connect.

Enter the Username and Password when prompted.

Click OK, and you should now have remote access!

(Optional) Configure Static IP or VPN for Secure Access

Set up a Static IP if your local IP changes frequently.

Use a VPN for secure remote access outside your network.

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