Operating Systems | SOLIDWORKS 2016 (EDU 2016-2017) | SOLIDWORKS 2017 (EDU 2017-2018) | SOLIDWORKS 2018 (EDU 2018-2019) |
Windows 10, 64-bit | |||
Windows 8.1, 64-bit | |||
Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit | |||
Hardware | |||
RAM | 8GB or more recommended | ||
Video Card | Certified cards and drivers | ||
Processor | Intel or AMD with SSE2 support. 64-bit operating system required | ||
Install Media | DVD drive or broadband internet connection | ||
Microsoft Products | |||
Internet Explorer | IE 10,11 | IE 11 | IE 11 |
Excel and Word | 2010, 2013, 2016 (SW2016 SP3) | 2010, 2013, 2016 | 2010, 2013, 2016 |
Other | |||
Anti-Virus | Supported anti-virus products | ||
Network | Microsoft Windows networking. Novell networks and non-Windows network storage devices are not supported | ||
Virtual environments | Supported virtual environments |