SOLIDWORKS Background Downloader performs automated file downloads (for
example, when a new Service Pack release is found) using background processes, enabling you to
continue other work while downloading. When the download completes, you can decide whether you
want to install now, postpone the download, or remove the download.
Background Downloader is enabled by default when you install SOLIDWORKS.
When Installation Manager is running, whether for an installation or
download operation, Background Downloader is paused. For example, it will pause any running
downloads, not allow any new downloads to start, and will not allow you to change the
download folder specification.
You can disable the Background Downloader during installation. On the
Summary page, under Download Options, clear Use the Background
Downloader for future service packs option.
When enabled, this icon appears in the Windows
notification
area in the toolbar:
Clicking this icon enables these operations:
- Help with Background
Downloader
- Pause Download
- Resume Download
- Cancel Download
- Installation Options
- Change
Download
Settings
- Check for Updates
- Automatically Check for
Updates
- Automatically Download
Updates
- Disable Background
Downloader
Help with Background Downloader
Open this help topic for Background Downloader in the SOLIDWORKS Installation Guide.
Pause/Resume Download
If a download is running in the background, click Pause Download to pause that download, with the ability to
resume later by clicking Resume Download.
Cancel Download
If a download is running, stop that download and delete any files
Background Downloader has already downloaded.
You cannot resume a
canceled download.
Installation Options
When a download completes, you can choose from the following options:
- Install now: Install the
downloaded files.
- Remind me later: Do not install
the downloaded files, but set up a message to remind you later.
- Delete this download: Do not
install the downloaded files, and delete them. (This is useful if you have decided you
no longer want to install the downloaded files.)
Change Download Settings
Change the folder location where the Background Downloader downloads files.
This option is not available if a download is either running or paused.
You can also specify the Number of days
between update
checks.
Check for Updates
Run the Check for Updates feature of
SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager.
Automatically Check for Updates
Periodically run Check for Updates,
notifying you when updates are available for download.
Automatically Download Updates
Periodically run Check for Updates,
downloading updates as they become available.
Disabling and Re-Enabling SOLIDWORKS Background Downloader
You can disable Background Downloader by clicking the icon
in the Windows system tray
and
select
Disable Background Downloader.
To re-enable Background Downloader, click .