HOW TO INSTALL SOLID WORKS 2017

HOW TO INSTALL SOLID WORKS 2017

NOTE:

 Before installation, block the outgoing Internet access by means of Windows

   Firewall or cord plug. Check .NET Framework 3.5 and 4.0 are installed. If

   .NET Framework 3.5 (including 2.0) is not installed, go to

   "Control Panel" -> "Programs and Features" -> "Turn Windows features on or off" ->

   -> select ".NET Framework 3.5 (including 2.0)"

  

1.        Unzip the _SolidSQUAD_ folder into arbitrary writeable folder like (C:\Temp)

2.        Run "SolidWorks.2017-2018.Activator.SSQ.exe" as administrator (right-click on file)

3.        Set Serial Numbers" button, select "Force Local Activation Serial Numbers"

from drop-down list and selet "Accept Serial Numbers"

4.        Activate Licenses" button, select "SolidWorks 2017 Products" from drop-down

                list, select products to activate by toggling "Activate" or "Skip" on every product

                 and "Details" to tweak features if required. Select "Activate Licenses" to activate

 licenses. SolidWorks PDM Professional license (ex Enterprise PDM) license will be also generated and prompted to save on disk as "sw_d.lic".

5.        Close activator window

NEXT

1.        Install SolidWorks 2017 (including PDM Client if required). Dont install SolidNetwork License Server (SNL).

2.        If the System Check Warning window appears, ignore it (click Next to continue)

3.        If the warning "SolidWorks Serial number was not found in activation database "appears, ignore it (click OK to continue)

4.        If the full list of SW products to install is not visible,  click "Select different package" and tick option  "Select products not included in this package"

5.        Select SW products to be installed

6.        If the "The Installation Manager was unable to determine the current subscription expiration date. Would you like to reactivate your license to update this information?" appears, select No and select yes in "Do you want to do it later?" prompt.

7.        After installation is complete, run activator as administrator (right-click on file)

8.        Copy Loaders" button, select "SolidWorks 2017 Products" and select “Copy Loaders" button to confirm. All running services related to SolidWorks will be stopped and loader fixes copied to appropriate directories.

9.        Activate Express Codes" button, select "SolidWorks Xpress 2017 Products" and select “Activate Xpress Products (RUN FOR EVERY USER)"

 (OPTIONAL)

If activation of eDrawings Professional and SolidWorks Workgroup PDM Viewer is required.

1.        Activate Other Products", select "SolidWorks 2017 Products” and select "Activate Miscellany Products" button to confirm.

2.        Close activator

 (OPTIONAL)

Use generated PDM Professional license file to feed SNL License Server as described in "PDM / License Server Activation". If no PDM will be used, skip the step

To activate SolidWorks 2010 - 2016 and 2017-2018 under Local activation:

1.       Run SW2010-2016 activator, select required products for 2010 – 2016

2.       Run SW2017-2018 Activator and follow "Local Activation on Client Computers"

Enjoy…