: Ensure you have local administrative rights on the machine. Step-by-Step Installation Process
: Run setup.exe from your local installation folder.
: In the Installation Manager, right-click the top banner and select Disable Internet Access to prevent the installer from trying to connect to SOLIDWORKS servers.
: Back on the offline machine, use the Open button in the activation wizard to load the response file and complete the process. Troubleshooting Common Issues
: Windows often blocks extracted HTML files, leading to a blank Installation Manager screen. Navigate to \sldim\lang\english\HTML\ .