How to uninstall SOLIDWORKS from your workstation

Follow the instructions below to uninstall SOLIDWORKS from your workstation.

1. Start Windows Control Panel and select "Programs" and then "Programs and Features".

2. Find your SOLIDWORKS installation in the list. The list can be long and you can filter the list from the text box in the upper right corner by typing e.g. the text "solidworks". Press the right mouse button on the SOLIDWORKS installation found in the list and select the option "Uninstall".

3. SOLIDWORKS "Installation Manager" window opens. By default, the window displays all SOLIDWORKS products installed on the workstation, which may be numerous (depending on the licenses). Leave all items ticked and select "Remove Items" to start the uninstallation.

Note: The window also has an "Advanced Options" section. Do not change the settings selected in this section from the "Change" button unless there is a special reason for changing the settings (for example, uninstalling a program requires removing registry keys). Uninstallation does not remove user's SOLIDWORKS settings (such as "File Locations" settings etc.) if "Advanced Options" settings are not changed and user keeps the default selection "Standard Uninstall".

4. The uninstall will start and is complete when the message "The uninstall process is complete" appears. Press "OK".

5. SOLIDWORKS has now been uninstalled from the workstation.