The entire activation process is quick and easy, and the majority of users will experience product activation only once.Īnswer: You can move your software from your current computer to a new computer, open SOLIDWORKS then use the Help > Transfer License feature. Users enter their serial number, which is authenticated with the SOLIDWORKS product activation system to activate the product. Question: What happens during product activation?Īnswer: Product activation is a series of simple steps that takes place upon first launch of your SOLIDWORKS product. It does not affect the ability of licensed users to use their software the way they have always done. The process verifies that the serial number is legitimate, and has not been activated on more systems than allowed by the SOLIDWORKS End-User License Agreement (EULA).

Does the activation process ever send data to SOLIDWORKS after I activate my product?Īnswer: Product activation is an anonymous, secure, and hassle free process that authenticates licensed users during the installation process.

What information is collected and transmitted in the product activation process?.

What should I do if I want to reformat or upgrade my machine?.

What if I would like to move the software to a new computer?.

I've heard that the activation technology stores data to the hard drive, outside the normal file system.

If I didn’t deactivate (transfer) the software license, will I be able to reinstall the product and reactivate it?

Does product activation prevent me from using my product after upgrading my computer or getting a new computer?.

What if I don't have an Internet connection?.

My SOLIDWORKS license currently requires a dongle will I need to use a dongle with product activation?.

What if I can’t activate my software immediately by Internet or email?.

How long does product activation take to complete?.

Does product activation slow down my computer?.

Does product activation make the software harder to use?.

Will activation ever require me to upgrade my product? Will SOLIDWORKS ever stop activating products that require activation?.

Do I need to be online to use SOLIDWORKS software that includes activation?.

Why is SOLIDWORKS requiring customers to activate their software?.

What products include product activation?.What does SOLIDWORKS do with the computer-specific information sent during the product activation process?.

What happens if the activation server is unavailable when I try to activate?.

What happens if I don't activated my product?.

Who will be required to activate their products?.

Frequently asked questions on Standalone Product Activation for SOLIDWORKS products.

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