STEP 3: Choose Select All from the SOLIDWORKS Product Activation Window, verify the e-mail address is correct, and hit Next. STEP 2: Select the Help Menu then Deactivate Licenses. This can be done using the Desktop Shortcut or the Start Menu. STEP 1: Open the latest version of SOLIDWORKS installed on your computer. PART 1: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License (SOLIDWORKS Installed) PART 3: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License or Network License (SOLIDWORKS Product Uninstalled).PART 2: Deactivating a Network License on a SolidNetWork License Manager Server (SOLIDWORKS License Manager Installed).PART 1: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License (SOLIDWORKS Installed).In this blog post, I’ll give you step-by-step directions on how to deactivate your SOLIDWORKS license.

When we change the hardware running SOLIDWORKS, be it a client with a stand-alone license or a server running the SolidNetWork License Manager, it will require us to deactivate the serial number used for the installation. Although new gear can be exciting, it comes with the hassle of transferring your software. Also, make sure SOLIDWORKS is closed on all the client and server machines during this process.Over time computer hardware gets old, and as a result it needs to be replaced.

If you notice any of the licenses are borrowed request that user to return the license. Go to Start Menu > Launch SolidNetWork License Manager > License Borrowing Tab > check Borrowed Licenses. Ensure no licenses are borrowed by any user. Where do I download the SolidNetWork (SNL) Manager? 2. Follow the steps below to upgrade SOLIDWORKS SNL Manager: 1. So if you want to run SOLIDWORKS 2019, 2020, and 2021 on the client machines, then you have to install SNL Manager 2021 on your server. You have to make sure that your version of SNL Manager on the server you would like to install should be same as the latest version of SOLIDWORKS you want to run on your client machines. Here are few things you must check before you upgrade to a newer version of SOLIDWORKS.

So, when it comes to upgrading SOLIDWORKS it is necessary to first upgrade the SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL) on the server machine before upgrading SOLIDWORKS on client machines. Most companies have their SOLIDWORKS licenses on a network.

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