SolidWorks Installation Guide

System Requirements

Operating System: Windows 10, or 11 (64 Bit)
- For Mac users, contact your lead for options
Processor: x86_64 (Intel 64 or AMD64)
Disk Space: At least 64 GB
RAM: At least 16 GB (Recommended 32GB)
Dedicated GPU (Not required but recommended):

If SolidWorks is currently installed, follow these steps before installing a new version. Otherwise, skip to the Installation section.

⚠️ Before beginning, uninstall any other versions of SolidWorks. Running multiple versions simultaneously can cause issues.

Save your settings:
- Click the Settings gear icon in the toolbar → Save/Restore Settings → save settings to an easily accessible path.
Run Installation Manager:
- Search for sldIM.exe → Run Installation Manager
- Click Modify Installation
- Uncheck Serial Number and Deactivate current license
- Unselect all products → Uninstall all products
Note: You may need to first update/install SP 5.0 version before uninstalling.

Download Installer:
- Go to SolidWorks Community Download
- Fill out the form → Request download
- Run the downloaded .exe file
- Note: You may have to unzip before running
  - If a reboot required message is shown, press OK
Start Installation:
- Choose Install on this computer
- Enter the serial number found here: https://cloud.wikis.utexas.edu/wiki/spaces/LHRSOLAR/pages/480215049/Installation+Keys+and+Logins#Solidworks-2025
  - Do NOT share this serial number outside of LHR
  - Do not check any other serial number boxes
  - For multiple installations, clear with your system lead or upper management
  - Note: This serial number is different from 2024
Select Products:
Only install the following:
- SOLIDWORKS
- Optional:
  - eDrawings
  - SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation
  - Visualize
Download & Install: Follow the prompts to complete the installation

SolidWorks will use these paths to search for and populate libraries. All paths should be saved on Bild/SW PDM/SVN (currently Bild PDM).