SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager can detect when you need updated installation files when upgrading an administrative image.
- Start SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager by inserting the DVD.
- On the Welcome screen, select Administrative image.
- On the Serial Number screen, enter the SOLIDWORKS serial number.
SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager checks the SOLIDWORKS Web site for your licensed products and available service packs.
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If the Newer Version Available screen appears, select Yes, download and install a newer version: version.
SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager starts a new session to install the newer version.
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If there is a problem with the download folder, Download Options might appear, in which case, accept the default directory for the new installation files or enter a new directory name.
If you see a message that the directory does not exist, click Yes to create it.
- On the Download Complete screen, click Close to close the current installer and start the installer for the new version.