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      How to update SOLIDWORKS Service pack version

      In this article, we will go through the steps to update SOLIDWORKS service packs (e.g. 2022 SP1.0 to SP4.0) .(This does not include newer year versions e.g. 2022 SP5.0 to 2023 SP5.0)

      Procedure 1:(using SOLIDWORKS, check for updates feature)

       

      Step 1: Open the SOLIDWORKS help menu in SOLIDWORKS (Top right)

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager with the option to check for updates highlighted.

       

      Step 2: Navigate to "Check for Updates".

      Once selected, SOLIDWORKS installation manager will open noting the newer version of SOLIDWORKS that will be installed. Please note that this is only one service pack newer than the currently installed service pack)

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

       

      Step 3: The SOLIDWORKS Installation manager will open. (You now need to close your SOLIDWORKS)

      SOLIDWORKS interface with a prompt to download and install updates.

      Step 4: Click on "Next" to start the installation of the newer service pack.

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager checking for available updates.

       

      Step 5: A message will appear stating a Windows reboot is pending, click on "OK" to continue with the installation.

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager showing the progress of downloading updates.

       

      Step 6: Select the "Install on this computer" option and click on "Next."

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager with options to install now or later.

       

      Step 7: The window will allow you to select the products you want to update. If nothing needs to be changed, accept the terms of SOLIDWORKS and click on "Download and Install".

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager beginning the installation process of updates.

       

      Step 8: The update will then download and be installed.

      SOLIDWORKS interface with a message confirming successful update installation.

       

      Step 9: A dialog will open asking if you want to join the SOLIDWORKS Customer Experience Improvement Program. Select the applicable option and click "Finish".

      SOLIDWORKS interface showing the option to restart the computer after updates.

       

      Step 10: Your SOLIDWORKS is now updated.

       

      Procedure 2:(Downloading the files from SOLIDWORKS customer portal)

       

      Step 1: Navigate to the SOLIDWORKS customer portal and log into your account.

       

      Step 2: Locate the Downloads Tab and select the "Downloads and Updates" option.

      SOLIDWORKS interface with the updates installation progress bar.

       

      Step 3: Select the SOLIDWORKS service pack you would like to install by selecting "SOLIDWORKS Products" next to the applicable Service pack.

      SOLIDWORKS interface showing the update installation completion screen.

       

      Step 4: Click on "Accept Agreement & Continue".

      SOLIDWORKS interface prompting the user to restart the application after updates.

       

      Step 5: Click on "Download"

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager confirming the completion of updates.

       

      Step 6: A SolidWorksSetup.exe file will be downloaded. When running this file, it will ask to unzip as well as a location for the file to unzip to. Select the applicable file location and select "Unzip"

      SOLIDWORKS interface showing the final step of the update process.

      SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager finalizing the update installation process.

       

      Step 7: Open the newly created "sldim folder" and run the "sldIM.exe" application.

       

      SOLIDWORKS interface with an option to launch the application after updates.

      SOLIDWORKS interface showing the version number after updates are installed.

       

      Step 8: Follow Procedure 1 from Step 5 to complete the upgrade.

       

      Date published: 12/09/2022