You can view the most recent Release Notes here.
Refer to What's New, available from the Help menu, for descriptions of new functionality.
For information about SOLIDWORKS active products and End of Life products, see SOLIDWORKS and SW Data Management System Requirements. For Microsoft Operating System Lifecycle information, see Microsoft’s Lifecycle FAQ - Windows.
SOLIDWORKS 2026 SP5 is the last release to support SQL Server® 2019.
SOLIDWORKS 2024 SP5 is the last release to support SQL Server 2017.
SOLIDWORKS 2025 is the last release to support Windows Server® 2019.
SOLIDWORKS 2024 products will not install on Windows Server 2016.
SOLIDWORKS 2025 SP5 is the last release to support the Windows 10 operating system.
For optimum graphics performance and stability, see Hardware Certification.
To ensure successful installation and optimum performance, see SOLIDWORKS and SW Data Management System Requirements.
For installation and performance requirements, see System Requirements for SOLIDWORKS Visualize.
Some antivirus software prevents proper installation of SOLIDWORKS. See Antivirus Products.
To modify an installation of SOLIDWORKS PDM Server and its components, use Programs and Features from the Windows Control Panel. You cannot modify the installation with SOLIDWORKS Installation Manager (SLDIM), even if that is what you used to install SOLIDWORKS PDM Server.