RUnning Solidworks2009 on Windows 7?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the challenges of installing SolidWorks 2009 on a Windows 7 operating system. Participants share their experiences and suggest potential solutions related to installation issues, compatibility, and administrative privileges.

Discussion Character

  • Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant reports difficulties in reinstalling SolidWorks 2009 after upgrading to Windows 7, noting that the installation halts and prompts to try again later.
  • Another participant suggests running the installer in Windows XP compatibility mode and ensuring administrative privileges are used during installation as potential solutions.
  • A different participant questions the necessity of XP compatibility mode, arguing that since SolidWorks 2009 is designed for Windows Vista, the issue may stem from limited privileges during installation.
  • One participant expresses intent to try the administrative privilege approach after failing with the compatibility mode suggestion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present differing views on the necessity of using Windows XP compatibility mode, with some advocating for it while others believe it may not be required. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the most effective solution.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not provided detailed information on specific error messages or installation steps, which may limit the understanding of the installation issue.

Who May Find This Useful

Users experiencing installation issues with SolidWorks 2009 on Windows 7, as well as those interested in software compatibility and troubleshooting installation problems.

Mech King
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Is anyone running Soliodworks 2009 on windows 7?

I can't reinstall mine after i put windows 7 on, it just stops the installation batr and tells me to try again another time. Ihave never paid maintenance on my lisence, so will have to sort it myself.

Anyone experienced problems?
 
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Have you tried running the installer in Windows XP compatibility mode? Also, make sure you run the installer with administrative privileges. That should sort out your issue.

EDIT- You might also check the Solidworks support forums, some other people might be having your problem. I'm pretty sure running the program as an administrator in XP compatibility mode will fix it though.
 
Ok cheers, i will give it a whirl
 
So it occurs to me that SolidWorks 2009 is designed to be able to run on Windows Vista, which means running the installer in XP compatability mode is probably not necessary. My guess is you were running the installer with limited privelages, and it failed when it tried to write to the registry or something. By running the installer as an admin (Right click on the installer and select "Run as Administrator") you should fix your problem.
 
Thanks Mech Engineer, i didnbt have any joy with the XP mode, but will try the Admin thing tonight and let you know.

Thanks again
 

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