SOLIDWORKS
Use this information to ensure you are always working with a SOLIDWORKS supported and optimized system for hardware, operating system and Microsoft products.
SOLIDWORKS
| Operating Systems | SOLIDWORKS 2015 (EDU 2015-2016) |
SOLIDWORKS 2016 (EDU 2016-2017) |
SOLIDWORKS 2017 (EDU 2017-2018) |
| Windows 10, 64-bit | 
(2015 SP5) |
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| Windows 8.1, 64-bit |
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| Windows 8.0, 64-bit |
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| Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit (only) |
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| Hardware | |||
| RAM | 8GB or more recommended | ||
| Video Card | Certified cards and drivers | ||
| Processor | Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. 64-bit operating system required | ||
| Install Media | DVD Drive or Broadband Internet Connection | ||
| Microsoft Products | |||
| Internet Explorer | IE 9,10,11 | IE 10,11 | IE 11 |
| Excel and Word | 2010, 2013 | 2010, 2013, 2016 (2016 SP3) | 2010, 2013, 2016 |
| Other | |||
| Anti-Virus | Supported Anti-Virus Products | ||
| Network | Microsoft Windows networking. Novell networks and non-Windows network storage devices are not supported | ||
| Virtual environments | Supported virtual environments | ||
eDrawings
| Operating Systems | eDrawings 2015 |
eDrawings 2016 |
eDrawings 2017 |
| Windows 10, 64-bit |
(2015 SP5) |
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| Windows 8.1, 64-bit |
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| Windows 8.0, 64-bit |
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| Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit (only) |
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| Mac 10.10 |
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| Mac 10.9 |
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| Mac 10.8 |
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SOLIDWORKS Network License Server
| Operating Systems | SOLIDWORKS 2015 |
SOLIDWORKS 2016 |
SOLIDWORKS 2017 |
| Windows 10, 64-bit |
(2015 SP5) |
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| Windows 8.1, 64-bit |
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| Windows 8.0, 64-bit |
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| Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit (only) |
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| Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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| Windows Server 2012 |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1 |
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SOLIDWORKS Electrical Server
| Operating Systems | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 |
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| Windows Server 2012 |
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| Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1 |
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| SQL 2016 |
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| SQL 2014 |
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| SQL 2012 |
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| SQL 2008 R2 |
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Microsoft Products
| Microsoft Products | SOLIDWORKS Products | Start of Life | End Of Life (1) |
| Windows 10, 64-bit | All Products | 2015 SP5 | Active |
| Windows 8.1, 64-bit | All Products | 2014 SP1 | 2018 SP5 |
| Windows 8.0, 64-bit | All Products | 2013 SP0 | 2015 SP5 |
| Windows 7, 64-bit | All Products | 2010 SP1 | Active |
| Windows 7, 32-bit | SOLIDWORKS, PDM | 2010 SP1 | 2014 SP5 |
| Windows Vista, 64-bit | All Products | 2008 SP3.1 | 2013 SP5 |
| Windows Vista, 32-bit | All Products | 2008 SP0 | 2013 SP5 |
| Windows XP, 64-bit | All Products | 2006 SP4 | 2012 SP5 |
| Windows XP, 32-bit | All Products | 2001Plus SP0 | 2013 SP5 |
| Windows Server 2012 R2 | PDM, Network License Server | 2014 SP3 | 2018 SP05 |
| Windows Server 2012 | PDM, Network License Server | 2014 SP0 | 2018 SP05 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1 | PDM, Network License Server | 2009 | 2017 SP05 |
| Windows Server 2008 | PDM, Network License Server | 2008 | 2014 SP5 |
| SQL Server 2016 | PDM Database Server | 2017 SP0 | Active |
| SQL Server 2014 | PDM Database Server | 2015 SP0 | Active |
| SQL Server 2012 | PDM Database Server | 2013 SP2 | Active |
| SQL Server 2008 R2 | PDM Database Server | 2010 SP4 | 2017 SP5 |
| IE 11 | All Products | 2014 SP3 | Active |
| IE 10 | All Products | 2013 SP0 | 2016 SP5 |
| IE 9 | All Products | 2011 SP4 | 2015 SP5 |
| IE 8 | All Products | 2009 SP5 | 2014 SP5 |
| Excel, Word 2016 (64-bit recommended) | SOLIDWORKS, PDM | 2016 SP3 | Active |
| Excel, Word 2013 | SOLIDWORKS, PDM | 2013 SP4 | Active |
| Excel, Word 2010 | SOLIDWORKS, PDM | 2010 SP5 | 2018 SP5 |
| Excel, Word 2007 | SOLIDWORKS, PDM | 2008 SP1 | 2014 SP5 |
Notes
- End Of Life corresponds to the last SOLIDWORKS release where a Microsoft Product is supported. SOLIDWORKS releases after this are not supported and for operating systems, SOLIDWORKS installation is blocked
- Windows Server Operating System support applies to Standard and Enterprise Editions only
- SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle defines the End Of Support for SOLIDWORKS versions
- Windows Home Editions and Windows To Go are not supported
- Microsoft Office 'Click-To-Run' feature is supported for SOLIDWORKS 2017 and later
- We recommend using the latest Microsoft SP of Windows, Office and Internet Explorer
- Apple Macintosh® based machines running Windows using Boot Camp are not supported
