Every so often it may be necessary to perform a repair of SOLIDWORKS in order to
resolve a problem. The guide below explains how.
SOLIDWORKS: Repair SOLIDWORKS
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1. Begin by closing down any instances of SOLIDWORKS or its associated programs which are open.
2. Insert the disc which was
used to Install SOLIDWORKS, or
make sure a downloaded file set
is available.
3. Open Control Panel and navigate
to Programs > Programs &
Features.
4. Locate SOLIDWORKS in the
program list.
5. Select SOLIDWORKS and
then Modify.
6. This will load up the
SOLIDWORKS Installation
Manager.
7. Select Repair the Individual
Installation.
8. Select Next.
9. Select all the SOLIDWORKS
software’s which need to be
repaired.
10. Select Repair.
11. Once finished close the
Installation Manager and restart
the computer, then retry
SOLIDWORKS.