This is not
an administrative image.
The only way to install a client computer from an administrative image
is by clicking the link in the .html page distributed by the administrator.You can install SolidWorks:
From SolidWorks DVDs. There are separate DVDs for:
32-bit Windows® XP and Windows Vista™ (Business and Ultimate)
64-bit Windows XP
From a source directory on a server that is accessible from your computer.
This directory must contain all of the SolidWorks sources.
This is not
an administrative image.
The only way to install a client computer from an administrative image
is by clicking the link in the .html page distributed by the administrator.
By downloading from SolidWorks.
The installation is performed by the SolidWorks Installation Manager, which can tailor the installation to the products you have purchased. Before you install:
Have your SolidWorks serial number available.
Serial numbers are printed on the product packaging.
Verify that you have a working internet connection.
Microsoft .NET Framework is required by SolidWorks.
If the correct version is not installed on your computer, it is automatically
installed prior to the installation of SolidWorks products.
To install SolidWorks:
Do one of the following:
To install on a local computer from disk, insert the appropriate disk into the computer's disk drive.
To install from a download directory, navigate to the sldIM subfolder and double-click sldIM.exe.
To install by downloading from SolidWorks:
Browse to the SolidWorks Web site.
Login as a Subscription Service Customer, using your email address and password, or your SolidWorks serial number.
Under Self Service, click Download Software and Updates.
Under Download Software, click SolidWorks 2008 <service_pack>.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When the installation is complete, start the application and activate the license.