You can install SolidWorks on an individual computer using several installation methods.
The SolidWorks Installation Manager performs the installation, tailoring the installation to the products you have purchased. Before you start the installation:
- Have your SolidWorks serial number available.
- Verify that you have a working internet connection.
The connection is required for checking entitlement.
SolidWorks Installation Manager requires various Microsoft components, including Microsoft Windows Installer, Office Web Components, Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications, Visual Basic, and .NET Framework. If the correct
versions of all Windows prerequisite components are not installed on the computer, SolidWorks Installation Manager installs them automatically
prior to installing SolidWorks products.
The Bonjour service for Windows is also a required component.
If you are running Windows 8, refer to
Tips for Using SolidWorks with Microsoft Windows 8, for tasks such as accessing
Start or the
Control Panel. These steps may vary depending on how Windows 8 is configured on your system. Consult Microsoft Windows documentation for additional instructions and options.
| Installation Method |
Summary of the Process |
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| Using the SolidWorks installation media |
Insert the appropriate DVD disk into the computer disk drive. The SolidWorks installation media provides separate DVDs for 32-bit and 64-bit Windows installations.
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| Using a download directory on a server |
In the download directory, double-click setup.exe. The download directory must be accessible from the computer on which you are installing SolidWorks products, and it must contain all of the SolidWorks installation files before installation can begin. SolidWorks Installation Manager can help you find missing files if you have internet access and write access to the download directory.
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| Updating an existing SolidWorks installation using
Check for Updates |
Do one of the following:
- In SolidWorks, click .
- In Windows, click .
You must have a working internet connection. Workgroup PDM clients detect Vault updates automatically. You do not need to download a service pack to update clients. For details, see Update Clients in the Workgroup PDM online help.
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| Downloading from the SolidWorks customer Web site
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- Browse to the SolidWorks Web site.
- Login as a Subscription Service Customer, using your email address and password, or your
SolidWorks serial number.
- Under
Self Service, click
Download Software and Updates.
- Under Download Software, click
the SolidWorks version you wish to install.
You must have a working internet connection. You must be a Subscription Service Customer with login access to the Customer Portal site.
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When the installation is complete, start the SolidWorks application and activate the license.