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, 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 before
installing SOLIDWORKS products. The Bonjour service for Windows is also a required
component.
| Installation Method |
Summary of the Process |
| Using the SOLIDWORKS installation media |
Insert the DVD disk into the computer disk drive.
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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 and
administrator privileges on the machine.
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| Downloading from the SOLIDWORKS customer Website |
- Browse to the
SOLIDWORKS Website.
- Log in 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
want to install.
You must have a working internet connection and 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.
To display a listing of products that are installed on your
machine, from the SOLIDWORKS main menu, click . The check marks in the dialog box indicate products, that you or your
organization own based on your activation and network licenses. You can also learn more
about SOLIDWORKS products by clicking the link at the top of each product category.
To see
what licenses are in use, in Windows, click tab.