Solidworks Installation Guideline for Windows

SolidWorks, a Windows-compatible 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software, is an indispensable tool for engineers and designers. It facilitates the creation of precise and detailed 3D models for product design, simulation, and manufacturing. SolidWorks is widely employed in academic institutions globally. SolidWorks provide students with a comprehensive platform to develop the skills needed for modern product development and innovation.

This guide will help you install SOLIDWORKS 2022.

This installation guide is only applicable to Windows.

1 Download Installer
2 Install & Activate SolidWorks
3 Activate SolidWorks (Optional & for old version of SolidWorks)

Download Installer

Step 1: Download the installer using the following link: SOLIDWORKS 2022 SP02.zip

Step 2: Right Click on the file and select Download.

Step 3: Once the file has been downloaded, unzip the file to reveal its contents by right-clicking and clicking on Extract All.

  Step 4: Select a location by click on Browser to save the extracted .zip file and click on Extract

Note: If you are unable to locate your zipped file, check your “Downloads” folder as it is the default download location.

Install & Activate SolidWorks

Ensure your system meets the minimum hardware requirement to use SolidWorks - System Requirements | SOLIDWORKS

Also, have a minimum of at least 20GB or 10% of your hard drive capacity as free space

Step 5: Navigate to the extracted folder and click on 'setup.exe' file

Step 6: Select 'Install on this Computer' and then click on Next

Step 7: Enter the serial number '9710-0129-6068-0071-C4KG-X3DB' and click on Next

Step 8: Select ‘No, I’d like to continue installing SOLIDWORKS 2022 SP2.0' and click on Next

Step 9: Verify the details and click on 'Install Now'

Step 10: Enter the License Details '25735@219.93.16.138' and press on OK

Wait till the installation completes. It can take up to 15 minutes.

Step 11: Once completed, Click on Finish

Step 12: Click on Restart Now to complete the installation.

Step 13: Once the restart has been completed, Launch SolidWorks 2022 and Accept the License Agreement

Activate SolidWorks (Optional & for old version of SolidWorks)

Step 1: Once all the applications are properly installed, launch ‘SolidNetWork License Manager Client 2019’.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Server List’ Tab and select ‘Add’. Enter the following ‘25735@219.93.16.138’ and click ‘OK’.

Step 3: Launch SOLIDWORKS 2019, accept the ‘License Agreement’ and the program will be ready to use.

Step 4: Once Accepted, SolidWorks should work successfully.

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