Launch SOLIDWORKS and select “Deactivate licenses…” from the “Help” menu.įor Network Installations (applies only to license server): Deactivate License For Standalone Installations: In all instances, it is imperative that the current activation of SOLIDWORKS is released from your computer before you initiate the change of the serial number. Still others are students or educators with education versions of the software installed which they need to change out for a commercial license.
Some users find that they need to convert their standalone license to a network license or vice versa.
Perhaps there was already a permanent license installed on your computer, but it’s the wrong license and it needs to be changed. Maybe you were given an evaluation license to start out and now your permanent license is available. There are a number of reasons why you might need to change the SOLIDWORKSserial number that is installed on your computer.
