Install !new! — Solidworks Host File Block

The phrase "SolidWorks host file block install" typically refers to two distinct technical scenarios: using the Windows hosts file to during a legitimate networked installation (such as PDM or SolidNetWork License Manager), or using it to prevent the software from "phoning home" to activation servers. 1. Using the Hosts File for Legitimate Installations

: If you are installing from a network license or PDM server and the DNS is failing, add a new line at the bottom: [Server IP Address] [TAB] [Server Name] . solidworks host file block install