Due to the size of the installation, please DO NOT attempt to install this application via a wireless or VPN network connection. Prior to installing any new version or upgrade, please ensure that you are connected to a live, wired, Ethernet jack on campus and that your wireless network interface is disabled.

This installation process will install the entire 2015 SolidWorks suite, including all other applications such as eDrawings, DWGeditor, SolidWorks Explorer, SolidWorks Installation manager, and all COSMOS applications. In order to use these latest application versions, you must perform the following tasks:

1. Backup any existing Solidworks files you wish to keep or have available after the upgrade. (parts, assemblies, drawings, document templates, sheet formats, library features and form tools).
2. Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications via the Control Panel:
   1. All COSMOS applications:
      1. COSMOS FloWorks
      2. COSMOS Motion
      3. COSMOS Works
   2. Solidworks 2014 or earlier
   3. DWGeditor
   4. eDrawings
   5. Solidworks Installation Manager
   6. Solidworks Explorer
3. Reboot your computer

1. Copy and paste the following link into the Run command from the Start Menu: \\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2015\StartSWInstall.hta
   • Note: this installer will determine if you run a 32-bit or 64-bit operating system and install the appropriate edition for you.
2. The Solidworks Master Setup window should open.
3. Click the Install Solidworks button. This will install the entire suite of applications.
4. Please note that this is a silent installation and will proceed without giving the user any options.
   1. If your system is low on disk space, the installation may quit unexpectedly without giving an error code.
5. Once all applications have been installed you’ll see a window indicating that the SolidWorks installation is complete. Uncheck the Run SolidWorks now box and Click Done

Solidworks PDM instructions can be found here.