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Operating Systems SOLIDWORKS 2023SOLIDWORKS 2024SOLIDWORKS 2025Client Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS)Windows 11, 64-bitWindows 10, 64-bit(End of Life: SW 2025)Server Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS PDM, SNL Manager)Windows Server 2025To be announcedWindows Server 2022Windows Server 2019(End of Life: SW 2025)Windows Server 2016eDrawings for MacmacOS Sequoia (15.0)macOS Sonoma (14.0)(End of Life: eDrawings 2026)macOS Ventura (13.0)(End of Life: eDrawings 2025)macOS Monterey (12.0)macOS Big Sur (11.0)Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Office SOLIDWORKS 2023SOLIDWORKS 2024SOLIDWORKS 2025MS SQLSQL 2022(SW2023 SP2)SQL 2019SQL 2019 CU4 requiredSQL 2019 CU4 requiredSQL 2019 CU4 required(End of Life: SW 2026)SQL 2017SQL 2016MS OfficeWord, Excel, PowerPoint2016, 2019, 202120212021,2024 (To be announced)Hardware and Hypervisors SOLIDWORKS 2023SOLIDWORKS 2024SOLIDWORKS 2025HardwareProcessorx86_64 (Intel 64 or AMD64)RAM16 GB or morePDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or moreGraphics / GPUCertified cards and driversDrivesSSD drives recommended for optimal performanceHypervisors (Virtual Environments)VMware vSphere ESXi7.0 U3f8.0.1 U1To be announcedVMware Workstation16.2.417.0.2To be announcedMicrosoft Hyper-V20222022To be announcedParallels Desktop, Mac17.1.218.3.2To be announcedCitrix XenServer8.2 LTSRTo be announcedTo be announcedSOLIDWORKS and eDrawings require a GPU for optimal performance in a virtualized environment.Check Hardware Benchmarks for applications and references that can be used to help determine hardware performance.SOLIDWORKS Composer is not supported in virtualized environments.Antivirus ProductsGuidelines to help ensure SOLIDWORKS installation success and optimal runtime performance Use a trusted antivirus product.Keep your antivirus product updated to the latest version.Stay updated with the latest antivirus definition/signature file (This defines the known current vulnerabilities and exemptions).Consider creating exemptions for SOLIDWORKS file types and folder locations to improve SOLIDWORKS file based runtime performance such as File Open/Save/Save As and PDM Vault Checkin/Checkout.If you encounter install or runtime errors or warnings from your antivirus product, first check the SOLIDWORKS Support site for known issues or contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller.Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2023 - 2025)ProductsStart of SupportEnd of Support1Windows 11, 64-bitSW 2022 SP2ActiveWindows 10, 64-bitSW 2015 SP5SW 2025 SP5Windows Server 2025To be announcedTo be announcedWindows Server 2022SW 2022 SP4SW 2028 SP5Windows Server 2019SW 2019 SP3SW 2025 SP5Windows Server 2016SW 2017 SP2SW 2023 SP5SQL Server 2022SW 2023 SP2ActiveSQL Server 2019SW 2020 SP0SW 2026 SP5SQL Server 2017SW 2018 SP0SW 2024 SP5SQL Server 2016SW 2017 SP0SW 2023 SP5Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2024 (64-bit recommended)To be announcedTo be announcedWord, Excel, PowerPoint 2021 (64-bit recommended)SW 2022 SP2ActiveWord, Excel, PowerPoint 2019 (64-bit recommended)SW 2019 SP2SW 2023 SP5Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2016 (64-bit recommended)SW 2016 SP3SW 2023 SP5macOS Sequoia (15.0)eDrawings 2025eDrawings 2027macOS Sonoma (14.0)eDrawings 2024eDrawings 2026macOS Ventura (13.0)eDrawings 2023eDrawings 2025macOS Monterey (12.0)eDrawings 2022eDrawings 2024macOS Big Sur (11.0)eDrawings 2021eDrawings 2023Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2022 and older)ProductsStart of SupportEnd of Support1Windows 8.1, 64-bitSW 2014 SP1SW 2018 SP5Windows 7, 64-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2020 SP5Windows 7, 32-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2014 SP5Windows Vista, 64-bitSW 2008 SP3.1SW 2013 SP5Windows Vista, 32-bitSW 2008 SP0SW 2013 SP5Windows XP, 64-bitSW 2006 SP4SW 2012 SP5Windows XP, 32-bitSW 2001Plus SP0SW 2013 SP5Windows Server 2012 R2SW 2014 SP3SW 2019 SP5Windows Server 2012SW 2014 SP0SW 2018 SP5Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1SW 2009SW 2017 SP5Windows Server 2008SW 2008SW 2014 SP5SQL Server 2014SW 2015 SP0SW 2021 SP5SQL Server 2012SW 2013 SP2SW 2019 SP5SQL Server 2008 R2SW 2010 SP4SW 2017 SP5IE 11SW 2014 SP3EndedIE 10SW 2013 SP0SW 2016 SP5IE 9SW 2011 SP4SW 2015 SP5IE 8SW 2009 SP5SW 2014 SP5Word, Excel 2013SW 2013 SP4SW 2020 SP5Word, Excel 2010SW 2010 SP5SW 2018 SP5Word, Excel 2007SW 2008 SP1SW 2014 SP5macOS Catalina (10.15)eDrawings 2020eDrawings 2022macOS Mojave (10.14)eDrawings 2019eDrawings 2021macOS High Sierra (10.13)eDrawings 2019eDrawings 2020macOS Sierra (10.12)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2019OS X El Capitan (10.11)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2018OS X Yosemite (10.10)eDrawings 2015eDrawings 2018Notes: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 update of Windows and Office.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.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.Windows Home Editions and Windows To Go are not supported.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 updateIt 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.Beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020, DVD distribution media will only be provided on request. Please contact your Reseller.