Hi
I'm trying to install my education version on my computer and when it comes time to install I get the error warning me that i have Window XP, so only the e reader will be installed if i proceed. Only problem with this is my machine has windows 7 running and was equiped since new
Is there anything i can do to fix this or work around it?
Welcome to SolidWorks forums Greg.
Try this: Right click on the SolidWorks Setup.exe icon. Choose properties and go to the compatibility tab. Finally disable/uncheck compatibility mode
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I had a similar problem with Solidworks 2013 standard. I tried the solution you posted, and it worked for me.
I am having a similiar problem with the 2014-2015 install. I get the same error message (i.e. install tells me I have XP when I really have Windows 7 Professional). I want to try your suggested solution, however, as the install never finishes how do I access the properties window you suggest? Is there another way to get to this window to disable the compatibility mode before I retry the install again?
Right click on the SolidWorks Setup.exe icon (the one on which you double click to start the installation) and then set the compatibility.
Deepak, I have been able to access the Setup.exe icon as you suggested and disabled the compatibility mode. Although I get a window that say the installation files were successfully downloaded, it it followed by a window that says Solidworks is not supported on Windows 7 service pack 0, and that I need to update my system to service pack 1 or higher. However, when I check my system, it shows that I currently have service pack 1. I tried the installation again, except this time selected windows 7 in the compatibility mode ( it originally showed XP), But ended up with the same message. Any other suggestions?
Please disable/uncheck compatibility mode for the setup.exe file. Also disable/uncheck compatibility mode for the sldIM.exe file found under sldIM sub folder.
If this is not helping then try running the sldIM.exe file instead of setup.exe.
Thanks for the help Deepak. Solved the problem right away!
Thanks Greg. I will give this a try and let you know how the rest of the installation goes.
Welcome to SolidWorks forums Greg.
Try this: Right click on the SolidWorks Setup.exe icon. Choose properties and go to the compatibility tab. Finally disable/uncheck compatibility mode
You might also find this post helpful for your future reference.