Over time computer hardware gets old, and as a result, it needs to be replaced. Although new gear can be exciting, it comes with the hassle of transferring your software. When we change the hardware running SOLIDWORKS, be it a client with a stand-alone license or a server running the SolidNetWork License Manager, it will require us to deactivate the serial number used for the installation.
In this blog post, I’ll give you step-by-step directions on how to deactivate your SOLIDWORKS license.
- PART 1: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License (SOLIDWORKS Installed)
- PART 2: Deactivating a Network License on a SolidNetWork License Manager Server (SOLIDWORKS License Manager Installed)
- PART 3: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License or Network License (SOLIDWORKS Product Uninstalled)
PART 1: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License (SOLIDWORKS Installed)
STEP 1: Open the latest version of SOLIDWORKS installed on your computer. This can be done using the Desktop Shortcut or the Start Menu.
STEP 2: Select the Help Menu then Deactivate Licenses.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic1-300x231.png)
STEP 3: Choose Select All from the SOLIDWORKS Product Activation Window, verify the e-mail address is correct, and hit Next.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic2-300x245.jpg)
STEP 4: Upon successful completion, a window should appear stating the Deactivation Succeeded. Select Finish.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic3-300x222.png)
PART 2: Deactivating a Network License on a SolidNetWork License Manager Server (SOLIDWORKS License Manager Installed)
STEP 1: Open the SolidNetWork License Manager. Browse the Start Menu into the SOLIDWORKS folder then SOLIDWORKS Tools folder and select SolidNetwork License Manager.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic4-300x271.png)
STEP 2: Select the Server Administration tab and choose Modify for Deactivation.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic5-300x191.png)
STEP 3: Select Move your product license(s) to a new/upgraded computer and hit Next.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic6-300x247.png)
STEP 4: Verify that the listed Serial Number(s) and e-mail address are correct, then continue by clicking Select All and Next.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic7-300x246.png)
STEP 5: Upon successful completion, a window should appear stating the Deactivation Succeeded. Select Finish.
PART 3: Deactivating a Stand-Alone License or Network License (SOLIDWORKS Product Uninstalled)
STEP 1: Log in to the SOLIDWORKS Customer Portal. If a Customer Portal Account has not been created see our website https://www.logicalsolutions.in/how-to-create-solidworks-customer-portal-login/which shows you how to access your account.
STEP 2: Select Downloads and Updates from the main page after login.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic9-300x206.jpg)
STEP 3: Choose the SW Activation Wizard and save the file to the computer.
STEP 4: Select Open folder to show the file in the same location.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic10-300x153.jpg)
STEP 5: Right-mouse clicks the file and choose Run as Administrator.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic11-300x210.png)
STEP 6: Choose Unzip and open the folder.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic12-300x254.jpg)
STEP 7: Choose Next twice.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic13-300x240.jpg)
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic14-300x239.jpg)
STEP 9: Choose Finish.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic16-300x237.jpg)
STEP 10: From the Start Menu > Recently added Choose SOLIDWORKS Activation Wizard.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic17-219x300.jpg)
STEP 11: Select Move your product license(s) to a new/upgraded computer and hit Next.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic18-300x247.png)
STEP 12: Choose Select All from the SOLIDWORKS Product Activation Window, verify the e-mail address is correct, and hit Next.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic20-300x246.png)
STEP 13: Upon successful completion, a window should appear stating the Deactivation Succeeded. Select Finish.
![SOLIDWORKS License](https://www.logicalsolutions.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/lic21-300x222.png)
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