This is a known and specific error associated with older versions of AutoCAD (specifically AutoCAD 2016, though it can appear in neighboring versions) running on newer versions of Windows (such as Windows 10 or Windows 11).
Go to Control Panel > Programs and Features and repair the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributables (specifically the 2012, 2015, and 2017-2022 versions). 5. Reset AutoCAD to Defaults Autocad Fatal Error Unhandled Delayload Pm16.dll
Q: I use AutoCAD LT. Does this apply to me?
A: Yes. AutoCAD LT also uses pm16.dll for the same PDF functionality. The fixes are identical. This is a known and specific error associated
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: If you can reach the startup screen before it crashes, try disabling hardware acceleration to see if a graphics driver conflict is the cause. Autodesk Community, Autodesk Forums, Autodesk Forum Does this error happen every time you open the application, or only when opening specific drawing files
The "Delayload" term in the error message is crucial. Delayload means Windows tries to save memory by only loading this DLL file when it is explicitly needed—usually when you:
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