If you discover individual copies of acui24.dll copied into other random folders, remove or rename those duplicates, as they break the primary application path. 3. Repair the AutoCAD 2023 Installation via Control Panel
Are you able to find the acui24.dll file in the default C:\Program Files\Autodesk\AutoCAD 2023\ folder?
When the Autodesk installer opens, click and follow the on-screen prompts. 3. Update Graphics Card Drivers
Several underlying system and software issues can trigger this specific DLL error in AutoCAD 2023:
: The "24" in the filename indicates it is associated with AutoCAD 2021 (internal version 24.0). While used in subsequent versions like AutoCAD 2023, the specific library remains part of the version 24 architecture suite.
Antivirus programs frequently isolate CAD DLL files during routine background scans. Open your antivirus software dashboard.
The file may have been inadvertently deleted during a manual cleanup of temporary files or Autodesk directories.
Download a fresh installer from your Autodesk Account and reinstall. 4. Perform a System File Check (SFC)
acad.exe - Entry Point Not Found: The procedure entry point ... could not be located in the dynamic link library acui24.dll.
Error loading acui24.dll. The specified module could not be found. Core Causes of the Error
In this post, we are breaking down what this file does, why errors occur, and how to solve them so you can get back to drafting.