Whenever you want to change the serial number which a computer is associated to you will
need to change the number used within the Installation. The guide below explains how.
SOLIDWORKS: How to Change Serial Number
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If you prefer the solution is outlined in text below.
1. Begin by Deactivating the
License from the computer.
2. Help > Deactivate License
3. Follow the Wizard, through
until the process succeeds
4. Close any/all instances of
SOLIDWORKS.
5. Navigate to Programs >
Program and Features
6. Select SOLIDWORKS in the
list of programs and then
select change
7. The SOLIDWORKS
Installation Manager will
load, select modify the
individual installation
8. Select Next
9. Change the serial numbers
as necessary on this next
page then select next, and
allow SOLIDWORKS to
install whatever extras it
requires.
10. The Serial number which this computer is associated
to for SOLIDWORKS has now been changed.