A common hurdle to a repair or update of the SOLIDWORKS application is a failure of the Installation manager to locate the source files that were used to install the application. This is displayed to the user as the following SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager pop-up box, in which the user is notified and given the option to save the logs for support and/or just click OK.
Question: Do you recommend turning off anti-virus scanning when installing SolidWorks? Answer: Certain anti-virus (AV) applications do not allow system resources to be updated if they are in use.The other issue with having the AV on during installation is performance-related. With that said, most users cannot turn off their AV software due to corporate IT policy.
Whether the user chooses to save the logs or not, this will eventually lead to the following information being displayed by the Installation Manager, in where the Toolbox (if working with a product that includes Toolbox) is often configured, but the next items in the list are shown as unsuccessful and the remaining items are not yet attempted.
What the SOLIDWORKS installation manager is trying to tell you is that it cannot find the file required to complete the repair or update the application. SOLIDWORKS does require the original installation source files for the currently installed version and service pack to be present in order to complete a repair or update of the application.
The location of these files is directly related to where the files were located when the original installation was completed. If the application was installed directly from the SOLIDWORKS DVD, then the installation manager is looking for that DVD. Otherwise, the application may have been installed from files located directly on the workstation, a jump drive, or an accessible network drive.
Users can find the original installation file locations within the Installation Manager at the Summary screen by clicking on the Change button associated to the Download Options.
Clicking the Change button will display the information as seen below, where the user can browse to the directory listed to see if the files are present. The default location for files saved locally by the Installation Manager is in the Documents Library, in a folder called SOLIDWORKS Downloads and a subfolder named after the version and service pack. An example:
C:Users<user name>DocumentsSOLIDWORKS DownloadsSOLIDWORKS 2016 x64 SP02.
If the files are not present in the location specified, you have two options – locate the installation files and resolve the discrepancy between the location specified and the actual location, or download the installation files.
Common reasons the installation files are missing are:
- The application was installed directly from the DVD, which is no longer in the disc tray.
- The files were located on a Network drive and have since been removed or made inaccessible by the IT/Admin group.
- The files were located locally (default location) and were deleted, perhaps to clear up space on the hard drive.
The missing source files can be downloaded through the installation manager, from the same location by selecting the middle radio button to Download Only, and making sub-selections for a full file set or to download only what you need.
This download can take some time, especially when selecting the option to download “Files to share with ANY computer.” This will download the complete installation file set – even for features users may not have installed such as Simulation or PDM. The user will need to make appropriate allowances here for bandwidth and time to complete this task.
Once the files have been downloaded, the user should be able to proceed with the repair or update of the SOLIDWORKS application.
Are you in need of uninstalling SolidWorks Installation Manager to fix some problems? Are you looking for an effective solution to completely uninstall it and thoroughly delete all of its files out of your PC? No worry! This page provides detailed instructions on how to completely uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager.
Possible problems when you uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager
* SolidWorks Installation Manager is not listed in Programs and Features.
* You do not have sufficient access to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager.
* A file required for this uninstallation to complete could not be run.
* An error has occurred. Not all of the files were successfully uninstalled.
* Another process that is using the file stops SolidWorks Installation Manager being uninstalled.
* Files and folders of SolidWorks Installation Manager can be found in the hard disk after the uninstallation.
* You do not have sufficient access to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager.
* A file required for this uninstallation to complete could not be run.
* An error has occurred. Not all of the files were successfully uninstalled.
* Another process that is using the file stops SolidWorks Installation Manager being uninstalled.
* Files and folders of SolidWorks Installation Manager can be found in the hard disk after the uninstallation.
SolidWorks Installation Manager cannot be uninstalled due to many other problems. An incomplete uninstallation of SolidWorks Installation Manager may also cause many problems. So, it's really important to completely uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager and remove all of its files.
How to Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager Completley?
Recommended Method: Quick Way to Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager
Method 1: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager via Programs and Features.
Method 2: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with its uninstaller.exe.
Method 3: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager via System Restore.
Method 4: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with Antivirus.
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Method 5: Reinstall SolidWorks Installation Manager to uninstall.
Method 6: Use the Uninstall Command Displayed in the Registry.
Method 7: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with Third-party Uninstaller.
Method 1: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager via Programs and Features.
When a new piece of program is installed on your system, that program is added to the list in Programs and Features. When you want to uninstall the program, you can go to the Programs and Features to uninstall it. So when you want to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager, the first solution is to uninstall it via Programs and Features.
Steps:
a. Open Programs and Features.
Windows Vista and Windows 7
Click Start, type uninstall a program in the Search programs and files box and then click the result.
Windows 8, Windows 8.1 and Windows 10
Open WinX menu by holding Windows and X keys together, and then click Programs and Features.
b. Look for SolidWorks Installation Manager in the list, click on it and then click Uninstall to initiate the uninstallation.
Method 2: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with its uninstaller.exe.
Most of computer programs have an executable file named uninst000.exe or uninstall.exe or something along these lines. You can find this files in the installation folder of SolidWorks Installation Manager.
Steps:
a. Go to the installation folder of SolidWorks Installation Manager.
b. Find uninstall.exe or unins000.exe.
c. Double click on its uninstaller and follow the wizard to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager.
Method 3: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager via System Restore.
System Restore is a utility which comes with Windows operating systems and helps computer users restore the system to a previous state and remove programs interfering with the operation of the computer. If you have created a system restore point prior to installing a program, then you can use System Restore to restore your system and completely eradicate the unwanted programs like SolidWorks Installation Manager. You should backup your personal files and data before doing a System Restore.
Steps:
a. Close all files and programs that are open.
b. On the desktop, right click Computer and select Properties. The system window will display.
c. On the left side of the System window, click System protection. The System Properties window will display.
d. Click System Restore and the System Restore window will display.
e. Select Choose a different restore point and click Next.
f. Select a date and time from the list and then click Next. You should know that all programs and drivers installed after the selected date and time may not work properly and may need to be re-installed.
g. Click Finish when the 'Confirm your restore point' window appears.
h. Click Yes to confirm again.
Method 4: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with Antivirus.
Nowadays, computer malware appear like common computer applications but they are much more difficult to remove from the computer. Such malware get into the computer with the help of Trojans and spyware. Other computer malware like adware programs or potentially unwanted programs are also very difficult to remove. They usually get installed on your system by bundling with freeware software like video recording, games or PDF convertors. They can easily bypass the detection of the antivirus programs on your system. If you cannot remove SolidWorks Installation Manager like other programs, then it's worth checking whether it's a malware or not. Click and download this malware detect tool for a free scan.
Method 5: Reinstall SolidWorks Installation Manager to Uninstall.
When the file required to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager is corrupted or missing, it will not be able to uninstall the program. In such circumstance, reinstalling SolidWorks Installation Manager may do the trick. Run the installer either in the original disk or the download file to reinstall the program again. Sometimes, the installer may allow you to repair or uninstall the program as well.
Method 6: Use the Uninstall Command Displayed in the Registry.
When a program is installed on the computer, Windows will save its settings and information in the registry, including the uninstall command to uninstall the program. You can try this method to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager. Please carefully edit the registry, because any mistake there may make your system crash.
Steps:
a. Hold Windows and R keys to open the Run command, type in regedit in the box and click OK.
b. Navigate the following registry key and find the one of SolidWorks Installation Manager:
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionUninstall
c. Double click on the UninstallString value, and copy its Value Data.
d. Hold Windows and R keys to open the Run command, paste the Value Data in the box and click OK.
e. Follow the wizard to uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager.
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Method 7: Uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with Third-party Uninstaller.
The manual uninstallation of SolidWorks Installation Manager requires computer know-how and patience to accomplish. And no one can promise the manual uninstallation will completely uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager and remove all of its files. And an incomplete uninstallation will many useless and invalid items in the registry and affect your computer performance in a bad way. Too many useless files also occupy the free space of your hard disk and slow down your PC speed. So, it's recommended that you uninstall SolidWorks Installation Manager with a trusted third-party uninstaller which can scan your system, identify all files of SolidWorks Installation Manager and completely remove them. Download this powerful third-party uninstaller below.