Can a corrupt AutoCAD 2016 drawing file lead to frequent error reports, and how is it resolved?

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Can a corrupt AutoCAD 2016 drawing file lead to frequent error reports, and how is it resolved?
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Yes, a corrupt AutoCAD 2016 drawing file (DWG) is a common cause of frequent error reports and crashes. Corruption can stem from various sources like bad blocks, drawing history issues, or software glitches. To resolve this, first try opening the drawing with the `RECOVER` command. If that doesn't work, open a new blank drawing, then use `INSERT` to insert the problematic DWG as a block (exploding it immediately after insertion). Alternatively, use the `AUDIT` and `PURGE` commands repeatedly on the drawing to clean out errors and unused items. As a last resort, copying elements from the corrupt drawing into a new, clean drawing can help.