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How to Find the Location of the Original Installation Source

Problem

This article goes through the steps to find where the original installation source location is. Running a repair or upgrading service packs without the installation files in their original installation location can cause errors. 

Solution

  1. Navigate to the Control Panel
  2. Set Control Panel to use Large Icons at the top right corner
  3. Use Programs and Features to access a list of applications installed

    Programs and Features in Control Panel
  4. In the Programs and Features list, right-click anywhere on the column header and select "More"

    Right-Click Column Head for More....
  5. Under the Details box, check the box for "Source" from the list and click "OK"

    Check the box for Source and click OK
  6. The "Source" column will be added
  7. To see where SOLIDWORKS installed from, scroll to the SOLIDWORKS applications and look for the path listed in the Source column

    Example of Install Source in Programs and Features

For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.

 

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