How to Install Solidworks 2007

Solidworks releases a new version of its CAD design software every year. When a new version of Solidworks becomes available, it can be purchased on CD at retail stores or on software websites or it can be downloaded directly from the Solidworks website. However, if you want to install an older version of Solidworks on the computer, such as Solidworks 2007, you won't be able to find it at retail stores or the Solidworks website. You must already own a copy of the program.

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  Place the Solidworks 2007 installation CD into the CD drive of the computer. Wait for the computer to recognize the disc and launch the installation wizard.

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  Go to the "Start" menu if the Solidworks 2007 installation wizard does not automatically launch. Click "Computer" to view all of the computer's drives and then double-click the drive that contains the Solidworks CD. This also launches the installation wizard.

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  Follow the instructions and perform the tasks required on each screen of the installation wizard. You will be asked to agree to the terms of service, but aside from that, most of the installation is set at a default, so you can simply click "Next" to move through the screens.

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  Click "Install" on the final screen of the installation wizard. Solidworks 2007 installs onto the computer. If you are prompted to restart the computer, go to "Start" and "Restart" to reboot and complete the installation.