News: DVD Not Required to Apply Service Packs

The installation documentation for SolidWorks 2011 incorrectly states that the original source media (DVD) is required to apply service packs. The DVD is not required to apply service packs for either individual or administrative image installations.

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Available: SolidWorks 2011 SP5.0 EV (Early Visibility) is available for download

This service pack is now available to Subscription Service customers. To download, click here. Or log into the SolidWorks Customer Portal at https://customerportal.solidworks.com and click Download Software and Updates to access the update.

For a listing of SPR’s fixed in this Service Pack, click here..

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News: SolidWorks 2012 Last Release to Support Windows XP

SolidWorks 2012 software (including CAD, Simulation, Sustainability, and Enterprise PDM) will be the last release that supports Windows XP.  This action is being taken as a follow up to Microsoft’s retirement of the Windows® XP operating system in April of 2009. SolidWorks 2013 will not install on Windows XP. For additional information please refer to the System Requirements page on the corporate website.

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Available: Enterprise PDM 2012 PR1 is available for download

This service pack is now available to Subscription Service customers. To download, click here. Or log into the SolidWorks Customer Portal at https://customerportal.solidworks.com and click Download Software and Updates to access the update.

For a listing of SPR’s fixed in this Service Pack, click here..

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Available: SolidWorks 2012 PR1 is available for download

This service pack is now available to Subscription Service customers. To download, click here. Or log into the SolidWorks Customer Portal at https://customerportal.solidworks.com and click Download Software and Updates to access the update.

For a listing of SPR’s fixed in this Service Pack, click here..

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