# 3rd Party / eDrawings / Virtual Environments These requirements apply to all SOLIDWORKS products except where noted. Use this information to ensure you are always working with a SOLIDWORKS-supported and optimized system for hardware, operating system and Microsoft products. ![Legacy System Requirements](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2020-03/sw-launch-ecad-hero-002.jpg.webp) - [Back to System Requirements](/support/system-requirements) ### Microsoft/Apple Products (SOLIDWORKS 2019-2021) Microsoft ProductsStart of LifeEnd of Life1Windows 10, 64 bit2015 SP5ActiveWindows 7, 64-bit2010 SP12020 SP5 Windows Server 20192019 SP3ActiveWindows Server 20162017 SP2ActiveWindows Server 2012 R22014 SP32019 SP5 SQL Server 20192020 SP0ActiveSQL Server 20172018 SP0ActiveSQL Server 20162017 SP0ActiveSQL Server 20142015 SP02021 SP5SQL Server 20122013 SP22019 SP5 IE 112014 SP3Active Excel, Word 2019 (64-bit recommended)2019 SP2ActiveExcel, Word 2016 (64-bit recommended)2016 SP3ActiveExcel, Word 20132013 SP42020 SP5 macOS Catalina (10.15)eDrawings 2020ActivemacOS Mojave (10.14)eDrawings 2019ActivemacOS High Sierra (10.13)eDrawings 2019ActivemacOS Sierra (10.12)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2019 ### Microsoft/Apple Products (SOLIDWORKS 2018 and older) Microsoft ProductsStart of LifeEnd of Life1Windows 8.1, 64-bit2014 SP12018 SP5Windows 7, 32-bit2010 SP12014 SP5Windows Vista, 64-bit2008 SP3.12013 SP5Windows Vista, 32-bit2008 SP02013 SP5Windows XP, 64-bit2006 SP42012 SP5Windows XP, 32-bit2001Plus SP02013 SP5 Windows Server 20122014 SP02018 SP5Windows Server 2008 R2, SP120092017 SP5Windows Server 200820082014 SP5 SQL Server 2008 R22010 SP42017 SP5 IE 102013 SP02016 SP5IE 92011 SP42015 SP5IE 82009 SP52014 SP5 Excel, Word 20102010 SP52018 SP5Excel, Word 20072008 SP12014 SP5 OS X El Capitan (10.11)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2018OS X Yosemite (10.10)eDrawings 2015eDrawings 2018 ### eDrawings for Mac Operating systemseDrawings 2019eDrawings2020eDrawings 2021macOS Catalina (10.15)![No](/sites/default/files/inline-images/redX_1.png) ![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_10.png) ![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_3.png)macOS Mojave (10.14)![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_11.png) ![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_2.png) ![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_1.png)macOS High Sierra (10.13)![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_12.png) ![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_5.png) ![No](/sites/default/files/inline-images/redX_3.png)macOS Sierra (10.12)![Yes](/sites/default/files/inline-images/greenCheck_7.png) ![No](/sites/default/files/inline-images/redX_2.png) ![No](/sites/default/files/inline-images/redX_4.png) ### Supported Virtual Environments SOLIDWORKS 2018 (EDU 2018-2019)SOLIDWORKS 2019 (EDU 2019-2020)SOLIDWORKS 2020 (EDU 2020-2021)VMWare vSphere ESXi6.06.56.7Parallels Desktop, Mac101414VMWare Workstation91415Citrix XenServer6.27.47.6Microsoft Hyper-V201220162019**Notes on Supported Virtual Environments:** 1. SOLIDWORKS and eDrawings require a GPU for optimal performance in a virtualized environment. SolidWorks has tested and certified graphics cards for virtualized environments. For a complete listing, check - [Certified Cards and Drivers](http://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/videocardtesting.html). 2. SOLIDWORKS Composer is not supported in virtualized environments. ### Notes 1. End Of Life (EOL) corresponds to the last SOLIDWORKS release where a Microsoft product is supported (This is synchronized with the - [Microsoft Mainstream Support End Date](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/lifecycle)). SOLIDWORKS releases after the EOL are not supported for the said Microsoft product and SOLIDWORKS installation is blocked in the case of an operating system. 2. [SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle](https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/solidworks-support.htm?tabshow=2) defines the End Of Support for SOLIDWORKS versions. 3. SolidWorks recommends using the latest Microsoft update of Windows, Office and Internet Explorer. 4. SolidWorks supports each Windows 10 release for applicable SOLIDWORKS releases as long as it is still covered by both the - [SOLIDWORKS Product Support Lifecycle](https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/solidworks-support.htm?tabshow=2) and - [Microsoft Windows Lifecycle Fact Sheet](https://support.microsoft.com/en-gb/help/13853/windows-lifecycle-fact-sheet). 5. SolidWorks recommends using a Windows Server operating system for all SOLIDWORKS server-based products. Refer to the Microsoft Windows Server documentation to select the Windows Server edition that meets your needs. 6. Windows Home Editions and Windows To Go are not supported. 7. Apple Mac ® based machines running Windows using Boot Camp are not supported. 8. SOLIDWORKS 2018 on Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 requires the - [Microsoft April 2014 update](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/2919355) 9. It is not recommended to install any instances of other applications on the SOLIDWORKS PDM Archive or Database Server. For PDM Professional, it is recommended the Archive and Database servers are two separate, dedicated machines. 10. To ensure optimum performance, it is not recommended to install antivirus software on the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault computer. 11. SolidWorks does not test or certify VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions but provides best-effort support. Users may be directed to work directly with their VPN provider to resolve issues on a case-by-case basis. 12. Beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020, DVD distribution media will only be provided on request. Please contact your Reseller.