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- | ====== SolidWorks 2021 Installation ====== | + | ====== SolidWorks 2021 and 2023 Installation ====== |
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 | 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. | ensure that you are connected to a live, wired, Ethernet jack on campus and that your wireless network interface is disabled. | ||
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+ | //Note: Installation of SolidWorks in a virtual machine, whether on a Windows, Mac, or Linux host, is not supported.// | ||
===== Pre-Installation instructions ===== | ===== Pre-Installation instructions ===== | ||
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==== Remove previous version ==== | ==== Remove previous version ==== | ||
Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications: | Uninstall all previous versions of Solidworks and Solidworks related applications: | ||
- | * If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2018, launch the 2018 installation manager found here on the network: | + | * If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2019: |
- | [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2018\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | + | * Make sure you are connected the **OLIN** WiFi network. |
- | * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks, access Window's Apps & Features removal service and select to uninstall Solidworks | + | * Press the **Windows Key** + **R** to open the run prompt. |
- | * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you | + | * Copy the following link and paste it into the run prompt. Hit **Enter**. |
- | * Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders** (These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options**) | + | [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] |
- | * Click the "Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button | + | * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks: |
- | * The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily | + | * Access Window's **Apps & Features** removal service and select **Solidworks**. |
- | * Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version | + | * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you |
- | ===== Installing SolidWorks 2019 ===== | + | * Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders** |
- | * **Note:** this installer will determine if you run a [[32_or_64|32-bit or 64-bit]] operating system and install the appropriate edition for you. | + | * These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options** |
+ | * Click the "Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button | ||
+ | * The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily | ||
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+ | :!: Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version | ||
+ | ===== Installing SolidWorks 2021 ===== | ||
+ | * **Note:** If your laptop is a Dell Mobile Precision 3551, after installing Solidworks 2021 you will have to disable the onboard graphics card before you can use Solidworks. To do so: | ||
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+ | - In the search box type in "Device Manager". | ||
+ | - In the Device Manager window that opens, expand Display adapters. | ||
+ | - Right-click the Intel Graphics adapter and select "Disable this device". | ||
+ | - select yes when you are asked if you really want to disable it. | ||
+ | - close the Device manager window. | ||
+ | - Start your Sollidworks 2021 program. | ||
==== On-Domain systems ==== | ==== On-Domain systems ==== | ||
- | * Copy and paste the following link into the Run command from the Start Menu: [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | + | * Copy and paste the following link into your File Explorer: |
+ | * [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks]] | ||
+ | * Once you are in the SolidWorks folder, select the version you want to install, then select the file called [[startswinstall]] | ||
==== Cross-Registered & Off-Domain systems ==== | ==== Cross-Registered & Off-Domain systems ==== | ||
* Simultaneously press the **Windows key** & **R** on your keyboard | * Simultaneously press the **Windows key** & **R** on your keyboard | ||
* Copy and paste the following link into the Run command dialog box: | * Copy and paste the following link into the Run command dialog box: | ||
- | [[\\fsvs01.olin.edu\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | + | [[\\fsvs01.olin.edu\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2021\StartSWInstall.hta]] |
* You will be prompted for credentials to connect to fsvs01.olin.edu at this point. Please use your Olin network credentials: | * You will be prompted for credentials to connect to fsvs01.olin.edu at this point. Please use your Olin network credentials: | ||
* **Username:** //__olin.edu\<your Olin domain username>__// | * **Username:** //__olin.edu\<your Olin domain username>__// |