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**DISCLAIMER: This document assumes that SolidWorks was originally installed using the default locations. If our installation location for SolidWorks differs, please adjust the procedure below accordingly. The procedure in the following document requires access and edits to the Windows registry. Any such edits are done at your own risk and should only be attempted under the advisement of your IT professional. If you are uncomfortable with following the procedure below, please seek assistance. It is advised to back up your registry and any valued data before making any changes to the system registry. DASI Solutions assumes no responsibility for any consequences, unintended or otherwise resulting from changes made to the system registry.
- Backup existing SolidWorks settings using the Copy Settings Wizard
- Windows start menu > All Programs > SolidWorks [version] > SolidWorks Tools > Copy Settings Wizard
- Choose Save Settings and save them to a specified location
- Backup all local customized files (templates, design library, toolbox, etc.)
- Templates: C:ProgramDataSolidWorksSolidWorks [version]templates
- Design Library: C:ProgramDataSolidWorksSolidWorks [version]design library
- Toolbox: C:SolidWorks Data [version]>Weldment Profiles: C:Program FilesSolidWorks CorpSolidWorkslangenglishweldment profiles
- SheetMetal Gauge Table: C:Program FilesSolidWorks CorpSolidWorkslang
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- Transfer license (standalone only):
- Open SolidWorks > Help > Transfer License
- Uninstall SolidWorks in the Control Panel (see pic below):
For Windows XP: - Start > Control Panel > Add/Remove Programs > Right click on Solidworks > Remove
For Windows 7 and Vista:- Start > Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a Program > Right click on SolidWorks > Uninstall
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For 2012 and Future Versions:
- In the SolidWorks Installation Manager, select Advanced Options and select the four check boxes to do a complete uninstall.
- When using this tool, some directories may still exist. Please remove the following:
Registry: (Windows Start Menu > type “regedit” > press enter)**Please use caution when editing the Windows Registry, Deletions cannot be undone.**- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareSolidWorks (NOTE: if you are using EPDM, DO NOT DELETE; instead, go into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and
leave everything else.) - HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareSRAC
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareeDrawings
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareSolidWorks (NOTE: if you are using EPDM, DO NOT DELETE; instead, go into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and leave everything else.)
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESoftwareSRAC
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINEWow6432NodeSolidWorks (NOTE: 64 bit install only. If you are using EPDM, DO NOT DELETE; instead, go into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and leave everything else.)SolidWorks Directories:
- C:Program FilesSolidWorks Corp
- C:Program FilesCommon FilesSolidWorks Installation Manager
- C:Program FilesCommon FilesSolidWorks Shared
- C:SolidWorks Data
- C:Users”Username”DocumentsSolidWorks DownloadsSolidWorks [version]
- C:ProgramDataSolidWorks
- C:ProgramDataCOSMOS ApplicationsFlow Simulation
- C:Users”Username”AppDataLocalMicrosoftVSTAHostSolidWorks_VSTA
- C:Users”Username”AppDataLocalTempSolidworks
- C:Users”Username”AppDataLocalSolidWorks
- C:Users”Username”AppDataLocalTempSWBackupDirectory
- C:Users”Username”AppDataRoamingSolidWorks
- C:Users”Username”AppDataRoamingMicrosoftVSTAHostSolidWorks_VSTA
For Windows XP:- C:Documents and SettingsAll UsersApplication DataSolidWorks
- C:Documents and Settings”Username”Local SettingsTempSWBackupDirectory
- C:Documents and Settings”Username”Application DataSolidWorks
- C:Documents and Settings”Username”Application DataSldim
- C:Documents and Settings”Username”Application DataIM
- C:Documents and Settings”Username”Application DataDWGeditor
- HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareSolidWorks (NOTE: if you are using EPDM, DO NOT DELETE; instead, go into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and
For 2012 and Previous Versions:
- Please uninstall SolidWorks using step 4 in the Control Panel, then use the above list in step 6 to completely uninstall the rest of the SolidWorks directories.
If you have any difficulties, please contact DASI Solutions technical support (800-276-6340). Please have your 5-digit request ID handy. Please also feel free to visit our website at dasisolutions.com.
Ashley Johnson
Application Engineer, CSWP
DASI Solutions
Application Engineer, CSWP
DASI Solutions
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