How Do I Deactivate and Activate SolidWorks License?

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In this tutorial, we will learn how to deactivate and activate a SolidWorks license. Deactivating a license allows you to free up the license for use on another machine, while activating a license allows you to use SolidWorks on your current machine.

Deactivating a SolidWorks License

If you wish to temporarily move your SolidWorks license from one computer to another, you will need to deactivate it. Follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Open SolidWorks on the computer where the license is currently activated.
  2. Step 2: Go to the “Help” menu and select “Transfer Licenses”.
  3. Step 3: Click on “Deactivate/Transfer License”.
  4. Step 4: A dialog box will appear with information about the deactivation process. Read through the information and click “Next”.
  5. Step 5: Select the licenses that you want to deactivate and click “Next”.
  6. Step 6: Choose whether you want to save any customized settings or preferences and click “Next”.
  7. Step 7: Review your selections and click “Deactivate” to complete the process.

Note:

  • If you are unable to access the “Transfer Licenses” option under the “Help” menu, it may be because your current license does not support deactivation. In this case, you may need to contact your SolidWorks reseller for assistance.
  • If you are connected to a network license server, deactivating a license will make it available for others to use.

Activating a SolidWorks License

To activate your SolidWorks license on a new computer or after deactivating it, follow these steps:

  1. Step 1: Install SolidWorks on the computer where you want to activate the license.
  2. Step 2: Open SolidWorks and go to the “Help” menu.
  3. Step 3: Select “Transfer Licenses” and then click on “Activate/Reactivate License”.
  4. Step 4: A dialog box will appear with information about the activation process.
  5. Step 5: Enter your Serial Number and click “Next”.
  6. Step 6: Choose whether you want to automatically activate over the internet or manually activate via email/fax. Click “Next”.
  7. Step 7: Follow the prompts to complete the activation process.
  • If you choose to manually activate your license via email/fax, you will need to provide additional information as requested during the process.

In Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have covered how to deactivate and activate a SolidWorks license. Deactivating a license allows you to transfer it temporarily to another machine, while activating a license enables you to use SolidWorks on your current machine. Remember that if you encounter any issues during this process, it is always recommended to reach out to your SolidWorks reseller for assistance.