3 Replies Latest reply on Nov 28, 2017 11:04 AM by Andy Sanders

SW18

Virgil Valentine Nov 28, 2017 10:37 AM

SW would not let me update 17 to 18. Now I have both on my computer. Do I just go to my control panel and uninstall 17 or would that cause 18 to malfunction?

Re: SW18

Peter Kennedy Nov 28, 2017 10:47 AM (in response to Virgil Valentine)

Unless you want both versions installed you should always try to do a complete uninstall before reinstalling a new version. Javelin has a really good guide to follow here : http://solution.javelin-tech.com/l/2012/2012-11-25/xycvy/2012/124608/solidworks_uninstall.pdf
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  Virgil Valentine Nov 28, 2017 10:59 AM (in response to Peter Kennedy)
  
  So with that said should I delete these old files from my C drive too?
  
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    Andy Sanders Nov 28, 2017 11:04 AM (in response to Virgil Valentine)
    
    If you're not running multiple versions then yes, get rid of all that baggage.
    Just make sure you have a safe copy of all your data, templates, config files etc. before you delete anything.
    
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