Deleting SolidNetWork License Files

Delete old and expired SolidNetWork license files before upgrading to new ones.

1. Start SolidNetWork License Manager ( Start > Programs > SOLIDWORKS version > SolidNetWork License
Manager > SolidNetWork License Manager ).
2. On the Server Administration tab, under License File, click Modify, and then click Next until you reach the
Licenses screen.
3. On the Licenses screen, select the old or expired SolidNetWork license file, then click Remove.
4. Click Finish and then click OK.

Perform a Clean Uninstall of SolidWorks

**DISCLAIMER: This document assumes that SolidWorks was originally installed using the default locations. If our installation location for SolidWorks differs, please adjust the
procedure below accordingly. The procedure in the following document requires access and edits to the Windows registry. Any such edits are done at your own risk and should only be
attempted under the advisement of your IT professional. If you are uncomfortable with following the procedure below, please seek assistance. It is advised to back up your registry and any
valued data before making any changes to the system registry. DASI Solutions assumes no responsibility for any consequences, unintended or otherwise resulting from changes made to the
system registry.

1. Backup existing SolidWorks settings using the Copy Settings Wizard

a. Windows start menu > All Programs > SolidWorks [version] > SolidWorks Tools > Copy Settings Wizard
b. Choose Save Settings and save them to a specified location
2. Backup all local customized files (templates, design library, toolbox, etc.)
a. Templates: C:\ProgramData\SolidWorks\SolidWorks [version]\templates
b. Design Library: C:\ProgramData\SolidWorks\SolidWorks [version]\design library
c. Toolbox: C:\SolidWorks Data [version]>Weldment Profiles: C:\Program Files\SolidWorks
Corp\SolidWorks\lang\english\weldment profiles
d. SheetMetal Gauge Table: C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks\lang\
english\Sheet Metal Gauge Tables
e. SheetMetal Bend Table: C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks\lang\english\
Sheetmetal Bend Tables
3. Transfer license (standalone only):
a. Open SolidWorks > Help > Transfer License
4. Uninstall SolidWorks in the Control Panel (see pic below):

For 2012 and Future Versions:

5. In the SolidWorks Installation Manager, select Advanced Options and select the four check boxes to do a
complete uninstall.
6. When using this tool, some directories may still exist. Please remove the following:

7. Registry: (Windows Start Menu > type “regedit” > press enter)**Please use caution when editing the Windows
Registry, Deletions cannot be undone.**
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SolidWorks (NOTE: if you are using EPDM, DO NOT DELETE; instead, go
into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and
leave everything else.)
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SRAC
 HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\eDrawings
 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\SolidWorks (NOTE: if you are using EPDM, DO NOT DELETE; instead,
go into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and leave everything else.)
 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\SRAC
 HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Wow6432Node\SolidWorks (NOTE: 64 bit install only. If you are using EPDM,
DO NOT DELETE; instead, go into this key and delete only the IM & SolidWorks [version] subkeys, and
leave everything else.)SolidWorks Directories:
 C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\
 C:\Program Files\Common Files\SolidWorks Installation Manager
 C:\Program Files\Common Files\SolidWorks Shared
 C:\SolidWorks Data
 C:\Users\”Username”\Documents\SolidWorks Downloads\SolidWorks [version]
 C:\ProgramData\SolidWorks
 C:\ProgramData\COSMOS Applications\Flow Simulation
 C:\Users\”Username”\AppData\Local\Microsoft\VSTAHost\SolidWorks_VSTA
 C:\Users\”Username”\AppData\Local\Temp\Solidworks
 C:\Users\”Username”\AppData\Local\SolidWorks
 C:\Users\”Username”\AppData\Local\TempSWBackupDirectory
 C:\Users\”Username”\AppData\Roaming\SolidWorks
 C:\Users\”Username”\AppData\Roaming\Microsoft\VSTAHost\SolidWorks_VSTA

For Windows XP:

 C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\SolidWorks

 C:\Documents and Settings\”Username”\Local Settings\TempSWBackupDirectory
 C:\Documents and Settings\”Username”\Application Data\SolidWorks
 C:\Documents and Settings\”Username”\Application Data\Sldim
 C:\Documents and Settings\”Username”\Application Data\IM
 C:\Documents and Settings\”Username”\Application Data\DWGeditor