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solidworks [2020/07/18 19:27]
fschwarzinger [License Borrowing & Returning]
solidworks [2022/02/28 12:22]
fschwarzinger [Remove previous version]
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-====== SolidWorks ​2019 Installation ======+====== SolidWorks ​2021 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.
 +
 +//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 =====
-This installation process will install the entire ​2019 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:+This installation process will install the entire ​2021 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:
  
   - 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).  ​   - 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).  ​
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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 
 + 
 +:!: 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: 
 + 
 +  ​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 the Run command from the Start Menu: [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2021\StartSWInstall.hta]]
 ==== 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>​__//​