Stop Multiple Instances of SOLIDWORKS
Do you have multiple instances of SOLIDWORKS open each time you access another file? This article explains the step-by-step solution on how to stop multiple instances of SOLIDWORKS from opening.
- Locate the SLDWORKS.EXE file in the folder path shown below:
- Right-click on the >EXE file and pick Run As Administrator.
- This will launch SOLIDWORKS and the Service Agreement will appear. Hit Accept.
- Navigate to Tools > Options
- File Explorer then click Restore File Association and choose OK.
- Exit SOLIDWORKS
This should solve the issue of having multiple instances of SOLIDWORKS open each time you access a different part.
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