3.3 GHz or higher clock speed (Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9 preferred).

Skipping the preparation phase is a common cause of installation headaches. A little time spent here will prevent major issues later.

Choose a directory to unzip the files (usually C:\SolidWorks Downloads ) and click . Step 2: Choose the Installation Type

The default location is C:\SOLIDWORKS Data . If you have a shared company Toolbox on a network drive, point the installer to that path here. Step 5: Accept Terms and Begin Installation

Check → Ensure version shows 2024 SP0.x (or latest SP).

If prompted by a security alert, confirm that you want to allow the app to make changes to your device. Step 2: Select the Installation Type

Choose whether to install directly from local media or download missing components from the cloud.

A full system reboot is almost always mandatory post-install; skipping this often leads to initialization errors.

Visit the SolidWorks Hardware Certification page to download the exact certified driver version for your specific GPU.