how can we install solidworks 2019 on windows 8.1 ?

Kaysse Ibrahim
Kaysse Ibrahim
2 Jan, 2019 02:48 PM

is there any chance to install sw2019 on w8.1 because it seems that the new version is nit supported for windows 8.1... that's really frustrating

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3 Answers

noname user
noname user
Answered on 23 Jan, 2020 11:35 PM

install orca msi edit then modify the msi installer to not include os checks

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Luiz Cláudio
Luiz Cláudio
Answered on 29 Mar, 2022 01:54 PM

Your tutorial saved-me to be forced to install another Windows just because they force you do to, so. Thank you so much!!! =D

FredSWUG
FredSWUG
Answered on 2 Jan, 2019 10:07 PM

There might be a way to fake the Windows version ID. Or install on a virtual machine.

Let us know if you find a way to do it.

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