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      How to Repair the SOLIDWORKS Installation

      Running a SOLIDWORKS Repair is sometimes necessary to fix installation-related problems in various SOLIDWORKS-related applications, including SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD, SOLIDWORKS Visualize, eDrawings, and many more.

      Before performing the repair

      • The installation files are required to run a SOLIDWORKS Repair and the file location/path must be the same file location that was used when SOLIDWORKS was installed.
        - If a DVD or a USB was used for the installation, please ensure that the DVD or the USB is    inserted into the PC and the files are accessible.
        - If a network location was used for the installation, access to the network file location is          needed, as well as a connection to the same network.
        - If a local drive was used for the installation, please ensure that the installation files are          accessible on the drive. The default installation file location/path is                                          ‘C:\Users\username\Documents\SOLIDWORKS Downloads’.
      • Disable Antivirus software temporarily.
      • Disable User Account Controls (UAC) by sliding the slider bar to Never Notify.

      Steps for repairing SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS-related products

      1. Close the SOLIDWORKS application, if the application is running.
      2. Click Start, type ‘programs’ in the search field, and select Add or Remove Programs.



      3. Under Apps & features, browse to the correct SOLIDWORKS version and select Modify. 

        Please note that if the Modify option is not available, SOLIDWORKS was installed using an Administrative Image. The Administrative Image will have to be uninstalled and reinstalled to resolve any installation-related problems.




      4. In the SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager, select Repair your Installation and select Next.



      5. Select the products you wish to repair and select Repair.

        SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager with the option to repair the installation highlighted.

       

      The installation manager will then proceed to repair the selected products and when complete, a confirmation dialog box will appear stating that the repair process is complete.

       

      Windows Control Panel showing the list of installed programs with SOLIDWORKS selected for repair.

      Please note: Please do remember to re-enable Antivirus software and to restore User Account Controls settings.

      Should the repair not resolve your product’s problems, please contact Mecad Support at support@mecad.co.za for assistance.

       

      Date: 04/05/2022