If you choose this option, your existing installation of SolidWorks will be deleted and replaced with the latest major release. When updating from one major release to another, you may notice an "update existing installation" option during the install. (When a new version is released, subscription customers should receive a new CD automatically). You must always perform a complete installation, which requires either a CD or a complete Pre-Release download. You cannot perform an upgrade or update installation to go from one major release to another major release. Do I need to do an intermediate step to upgrade to the latest release?Īnswer: Only service packs can be used to "update" and existing installation. Question: I have a version of SolidWorks that is two releases old. Only read and execute permission are required. Question: Do you need to have write permission to the SolidWorks folder and files to run SolidWorks?Īnswer: No. The Installation Manager will optionally download these items for you.
Question: Why is the original install location or DVD needed when upgrading?Īnswer: During an upgrade, you may need additional file to verify the installed files, to repair those files that are corrupt, to replace files that have been accidentally deleted, and to reinstall system components that have been erroneously modified by other applications. Question: How can I make the installation and update process easier and more automated?Īnswer: The Administration Guide has some references and information about automating the installation using administrative images and silent installation. Question: Can I change my data directory after installation?Īnswer: No, once installation is complete the only way to change the data directory is to uninstall, then reinstall the software. The Installation Guide has references related to installing and configuring SolidWorks, eDrawings, and Enterprise PDM. This tech tip also describes some common system maintenance recommendations.
Question: What should I do to my system prior to a new installation?Īnswer: There are a number of practices described in the tech tip How to insure a clean uninstall of SolidWorks. See the System Requirements page for details.
If you are using one of the recommended AV programs, you should not experience issues installing SolidWorks. With that said, most users cannot turn off their AV software due to corporate IT policy. The other issue with having the AV on during installation is performance-related. Question: Do you recommend turning off anti-virus scanning when installing SolidWorks?Īnswer: Certain anti-virus (AV) applications do not allow system resources to be updated if they are in use.
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