Problem
This article goes over how to run SOLIDWORKS as an administrator, as it may be necessary to run as an administrator at times. When logged in as a user with admin rights, we can either launch SOLIDWORKS as an administrator for a single session or set SOLIDWORKS to always run as an administrator.
Running SOLIDWORKS as an administrator can be used for a few purposes:
- Resolving permissions issues
- Troubleshooting
- Performing certain commands, such as Restoring SOLIDWORKS File Associations
Solution 1: Run SOLIDWORKS as Administrator Once
- Find SOLIDWORKS in the Windows Start menu
- Right-click on SOLIDWORKS and select "Run as Administrator"
Solution 2: Always Run SOLIDWORKS as Administrator
- Browse to the SOLIDWORKS installation folder. By default, the location will be:
C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks - Right-click on SLDWORKS.exe and select "Properties"
- Go to the Compatibility tab and check "Run this program as an administrator"
- Hit "Apply" and "OK" to save the changes. SOLIDWORKS will run as an administrator until that setting is unchecked.
For additional support, existing customers can submit a ticket or new customers can contact Hawk Ridge Systems.
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