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solidworks [2021/10/12 10:18]
mperriello [Cross-Registered & Off-Domain systems] 		solidworks [2021/11/30 13:59]
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 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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   * Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version   * Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version
 ===== Installing SolidWorks 2021 ===== ===== Installing SolidWorks 2021 =====
-    * **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.+    * **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\2021\StartSWInstall.hta]]   * Copy and paste the following link into the Run command from the Start Menu: [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2021\StartSWInstall.hta]]