SOLIDWORKS System Requirements
SOLIDWORKS Products for Windows
| Operating Systems | SOLIDWORKS 2024 | SOLIDWORKS 2025 | SOLIDWORKS 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows 11, 64-bit | |||
| Windows 10, 64-bit | |||
| Hardware | |||
| RAM | 16 GB (32 GB recommended) | ||
| Video Card | Certified cards and drivers | ||
| Processor | x86_64 (Intel 64 or AMD64) | ||
| Install Media | DVD drive or broadband internet connection | ||
| Microsoft Products | Internet Explorer | IE 10,11 | IE 11 | IE 11 |
| Excel, Powerpoint and Word (64 bit recommended) | 2021 (SW 2022 SP2 to SW2026 SP5 – end of Support), 2024 (SW 2025 SP3 to Active) | 2021 (SW 2022 SP2 to SW2026 SP5 – end of Support), 2024 (SW 2025 SP3 to Active) | 2021 (SW 2022 SP2 to SW2026 SP5 – end of Support), 2024 (SW 2025 SP3 to Active) |
| Other | |||
| Anti-Virus | Supported anti-virus products | ||
| Network | Microsoft Windows networking. Novell networks and non-Windows network storage devices are not supported | ||
| Virtual environments | Supported virtual environments | ||
eDrawings for Mac
| Operating Systems | eDrawings 2024 | eDrawings 2025 | eDrawings 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| macOS Tahoe (26.0) | |||
| macOS Sequoia (15.0) | |||
| macOS Sonoma (14.0) |
SOLIDWORKS Server Products
| Operating Systems | SOLIDWORKS 2024 | SOLIDWORKS 2025 | SOLIDWORKS 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Server 2025 | (2025 SP3) | ||
| Windows Server 2022 | |||
| Windows Server 2019 | |||
Microsoft Products
| Microsoft Products | Start of Life | End Of Life 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 11, 64-bit | SW 2022 SP2 | Active |
| Windows 10, 64-bit | SW 2015 SP5 | SW 2025 SP5 |
| Windows 8.0, 64-bit | 2013 SP0 | 2015 SP5 |
| Windows 7, 64-bit | 2010 SP1 | Active |
| Windows 7, 32-bit | 2010 SP1 | 2014 SP5 |
| Windows Vista, 64-bit | 2008 SP3.1 | 2013 SP5 |
| Windows Vista, 32-bit | 2008 SP0 | 2013 SP5 |
| Windows XP, 64-bit | 2006 SP4 | 2012 SP5 |
| Windows XP, 32-bit | 2001Plus SP0 | 2013 SP5 |
| Windows Server 2025 | SW 2025 SP3 | Active |
| Windows Server 2022 | SW 2022 SP4 | SW 2028 SP5 |
| Windows Server 2019 | SW 2019 SP3 | SW 2025 SP5 |
| Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1 | 2009 | 2017 SP05 |
| Windows Server 2008 | 2008 | 2014 SP5 |
| SQL Server 2025 | SW 2026 SP0 | Active |
| SQL Server 2022 | 2015 SP0 | Active |
| SQL Server 2012 | SW 2023 SP2 | Active |
| SQL Server 2019 | SW 2020 SP0 | SW 2026 SP5 |
| SQL Server 2017 | SW 2018 SP0 | SW 2024 SP5 |
| IE 11 | 2014 SP3 | Ended |
| IE 10 | 2013 SP0 | 2016 SP5 |
| IE 9 | 2011 SP4 | 2015 SP5 |
| IE 8 | 2009 SP5 | 2014 SP5 |
| Excel, Word 2016 (64-bit recommended) | 2016 SP3 | Active |
| Excel, Word 2013 | 2013 SP4 | 2020 SP5 |
| Excel, Word 2010 | 2010 SP5 | 2018 SP5 |
| Excel, Word 2007 | 2008 SP1 | 2014 SP5 |
Notes:
- Electrical Server 2016 isn’t supported on Windows Server 2012 R2.
- End Of Support (EOS) corresponds to the last SOLIDWORKS release where a Microsoft product is supported (This is synchronized with the Microsoft Mainstream Support End Date). SOLIDWORKS releases after the EOS are not supported for the said Microsoft product and SOLIDWORKS installation is blocked in the case of an operating system.
- SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle defines the End Of Support for SOLIDWORKS versions.
- SolidWorks recommends using the latest Microsoft Service Pack of Windows and Office.
- SolidWorks recommends using a Windows Server operating system for all SOLIDWORKS server-based products. Refer to the Microsoft Windows Server documentation to select the Windows Server edition that meets your needs.
- SOLIDWORKS supports each Windows 10 and Windows 11 release for applicable SOLIDWORKS releases as long as it is still covered by both the SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle and Microsoft Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet
- It is not recommended to install any instances of other applications on the SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive or Database Server. For PDM Professional, it is recommended the Archive and Database servers are two separate, dedicated machines.
- SOLIDWORKS does not test or certify VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions but provides best-effort support. Users may be directed to work directly with their VPN provider to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis.
- Windows Home Editions and Windows To Go are not supported.
- Microsoft Office ‘Click-To-Run’ feature is supported for SOLIDWORKS 2017 and later.
- Apple Mac machines running Windows using Boot Camp are not supported.
- SOLIDWORKS 2018 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 requires the Microsoft April 2014 update
