activation

Learning the basics of SOLIDWORKS Activation and how to play by the rules.

SOLIDWORKS Activation Computer Identifier Errors & Causes & Solutions.

These steps will guide you through installing the SolidNetwork License Manager on a new computer, updating an existing license manager, or transferring the license manager to a different computer.

After installing SOLIDWORKS on a new computer and opening the program for the first time, a prompt should appear asking if you would like to activate the license. Whether activating or deactivating a license, regardless of license type, this document will help.

Let's start with the solution. Before you install SOLIDWORKS 2024, Deactivate your SOLIDWORKS license, then Reactivate it after you have completed your installation. If you do not, you are liable to run into an Activation Count Exceeded error, and will be unable to open SOLIDWORKS.