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How to Add or Remove Products in Your Existing SOLIDWORKS Installation

Follow this guide to modify an existing SOLIDWORKS installation to add or remove products.

 

Note: This guide is only applicable to SOLIDWORKS Standalone and Network Installations, not SOLIDWORKS Connected (3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS).

Step 1: Open Add or Remove Programs

  1. In Windows, search for Add or Remove Programs in the Settings.
  2. Locate your SOLIDWORKS installation and select the option to Modify.
  3. If prompted with a "Windows reboot is pending..." notification, click OK to continue.

Step 2: Modify the Installation

  1. When the Installation Manager launches, choose Modify Your Installation and click Next.
  2. On the Serial Number page, add the serial number for any new products (e.g., SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation, etc.) you are adding.

Tip: Paste the serial number into the first cell to auto-populate the remaining cells.

Step 3: Select Products to Add or Remove

  1. On the Product Selection page, check or uncheck the boxes for products you wish to add or remove.
  2. Click Next to proceed.

Step 4: Accept Terms and Modify

  1. Accept the SOLIDWORKS terms and click Modify Now.
  2. The modification process will begin, downloading and installing any additional required files.

Once complete, you will have access to the updated products in your SOLIDWORKS installation!