Problem

This article documents a recent announcement from the SOLIDWORKS development team regarding a widespread stability issue in SOLIDWORKS 2024 SP1.

SOLIDWORKS has released a hotfix for the following issue documented in BR10000372177: 
SOLIDWORKS hangs regenerating graphics when deleting a feature, triggering a full rebuild.

Solution 1: Apply the Hotfix

To apply the hotfix:

1. Download the HotFix_HF-1240281_2024sp01.exe file attached to this QA and save it to a local disk.
2. Close active SOLIDWORKS sessions and ensure that sldworks.exe is not running in the Windows® Task Manager. Right-click the process and end the process if it is active.
3. Run HotFix_HF-1240281_2024sp01.exe by double-clicking.
4. Choose “unzip” to unzip the contents and launch the installer. Follow the prompts to complete the installation of SOLIDWORKS HotFix_HF-1240281_2024sp01.

To remove the hotfix:

1. Enter Control Panel in the Windows Search tool on the Taskbar to access the Windows Control Panel.
2. Select Programs > Programs and Features.
3. From the list of Programs, right-click SOLIDWORKS HotFix_HF-1240281_2024sp01.
4. Select Uninstall/Change and follow the steps to remove SOLIDWORKS HotFix_HF-1240281_2024sp01.

Solution 2: Upgrade SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS 2024 is fully released with the final Service Pack 5. It is recommended to upgrade to Service Pack 5 for the best stability for SOLIDWORKS 2024. In SOLIDWORKS, go to Help > Check for Updates to upgrade SOLIDWORKS to a newer Service Pack.

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