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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 2019, launch the 2019 installation manager found here on the network: | + | * If you are uninstalling Solidworks 2019: |
| + | * Make sure you are connected the **OLIN** WiFi network. | ||
| + | * Press the **Windows Key** + **R** to open the run prompt. | ||
| + | * Copy the following link and paste it into the run prompt. Hit **Enter**. | ||
| [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | [[\\fsvs01\Applications\Public\netapps\SolidWorks\2019\SP03\StartSWInstall.hta]] | ||
| - | * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks, access Window's Apps & Features removal service and select Solidworksto start the uninstall process. | + | * If you are uninstalling a different version of Solidworks: |
| - | * * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you | + | * Access Window's Apps & Features removal service and select **Solidworks**. |
| - | * Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders** (These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options**) | + | * The first checkbox for **Program Files and Folder** should be checked off for you |
| - | * Click the "Uninstall SOLIDWORKS products now" button | + | * Click to mark checkboxes for both **Registry Entries** as well as **Data Files and Folders** |
| - | * The white window that is currently open should close and the installation manager will appear momentarily | + | * These checkboxes may be located under **Advanced Options** |
| - | * Following removal, please reboot your computer before proceeding with installation of the latest version | + | * 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 ===== | ===== 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: | * **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: | ||