6 Replies Latest reply on Aug 20, 2013 3:41 PM by John Burrill

SW Wont Open

Gabriel Azaceta Aug 20, 2013 11:13 AM

Hi everyone. Recently when i try to open SW, it will open then imediately disappear and thats it; no warning or crash notice of the sort. I have been using it on the same computer for a couple of months now and it has worked fine. I haven't made any changes to the computer and all my other programs are running normally. I'm really at a loss as to what is causing this, any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: SW Wont Open

Graham Stephenson Aug 20, 2013 11:35 AM (in response to Gabriel Azaceta)

Hi Gabriel,

Have you tried opening SolidWorks in one of the Safe Modes from SolidWorks RX?

You can find this in Start>All Programs>SolidWorks 20XX>SolidWorks Tools>SolidWorks RX. The options to load SolidWorks in either Software Open GL mode or to bypass the Registry settings are on the Home page at the bottom.

Regards,

Graham
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  Gabriel Azaceta Aug 20, 2013 12:59 PM (in response to Graham Stephenson)
  
  Hi Graham,
  
  Thanks for the reply. I did try both of them with no success. They both "crashed" the same way as before. I also ran a diagnosis with SW Rx and its says everything is fine.
  
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    Anna Wood Aug 20, 2013 1:30 PM (in response to Gabriel Azaceta)
    
    Try doing a repair install of SolidWorks. That may fix what is broken.
    
    Cheers,
    
    Anna
    
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      Gabriel Azaceta Aug 20, 2013 2:37 PM (in response to Anna Wood)
      
      Anna,
      
      Tried it. Same thing is happening which makes me believe that it is a problem with my computer. Would a faulty graphics card do this?
      
      Best,
      
      Gabriel
      
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        Anna Wood Aug 20, 2013 3:48 PM (in response to Gabriel Azaceta)
        
        Anything is possible....
        
        What version and SP of SolidWorks? Student or Commercial seat? If a student license when did you purchase the license? They are only good for a year.
        
        What are you complete computer specs?
        
        Have you called your SolidWorks reseller if you have a commercial seat.
        
        Cheers,
        
        Anna
        
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        John Burrill Aug 20, 2013 3:41 PM (in response to Gabriel Azaceta)
        
        Gabriel, how far into opening does the software get? Do you get a splash screen or does it make it to point where it displays the application window?
        
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