### System Requirements PRACTICE PAGE
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##### **Operating Systems**
SOLIDWORKS 2019
(EDU 2019-2020)SOLIDWORKS 2020
(EDU 2020-2021)SOLIDWORKS 2021
(EDU 2021-2022)Client Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS)**Windows 10, 64-bit**
Windows 7 SP1, 64-bit
Server Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS PDM)Windows Server 2019(2019 SP3)
(2019 SP3)
Windows Server 2016
Windows Server 2012 R2
eDrawings for MacmacOS Big Sur (11.0)
macOS Catalina (10.15)
macOS Mojave (10.14)
macOS High Sierra (10.13)
macOS Sierra (10.12)
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##### **Microsoft SQL and Office**
SOLIDWORKS 2019
(EDU 2019-2020)SOLIDWORKS 2020
(EDU 2020-2021)SOLIDWORKS 2021
(EDU 2021-2022)MS SQLSQL 2019
SQL 2019
- [CU4 required](http://support.microsoft.com/kb/4548597 "Microsoft Page")
SQL 2017
SQL 2016
SQL 2014SQL 2014
- [SP3 required](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=57474 "Microsoft Page")
SQL 2014
- [SP3 required](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=57474 "Microsoft Page")
SQL 2014
- [SP3 required](https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=57474 "Microsoft Page")
(End of Life: SW2021 SP5)
MS OfficeMicrosoft Excel and Word2013, 2016,
2019 (SW2019 SP2)2013, 2016, 20192016, 2019
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##### **Hardware and Hypervisors**
**Hardware****Hypervisors (Virtual Environments)**Processor3.3 GHz or higherRAM16 GB or more
PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB or moreGraphics
- [Certified cards and drivers](/support/hardware-certification)DrivesSSD drives recommended for optimal performance SOLIDWORKS **2019**SOLIDWORKS **2020**SOLIDWORKS **2021**VMware vSphere ESXi6.56.76.7 U3VMware Workstation141515.5Microsoft Hyper-V201620192019Parallels Desktop, Mac1414TBACitrix XenServer7.47.68.2- 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](/support/system-requirements).
- Check
- [Hardware Benchmarks](https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/benchmarks.htm) for applications and references that can be used to help determine hardware performance.
- SOLIDWORKS Composer is not supported in virtualized environments.
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##### **Antivirus Products**
Guidelines to help ensure SOLIDWORKS installation success and optimal runtime performance: - Use a trusted antivirus product.
- Keep your antivirus product updated to the latest version.
- Stay updated with the latest antivirus definition/signature file (This defines the known current vulnerabilities and exemptions).
- To ensure optimum performance, it is *not* recommended to install antivirus software on the SOLIDWORKS PDM vault server.
- Consider creating exemptions for SOLIDWORKS file types and folder locations to improve SOLIDWORKS file based runtime performance such as File Open/Save/Save As and PDM Vault Checkin/Checkout.
- If you encounter install or runtime errors or warnings from your antivirus product, first check the
- [SOLIDWORKS Knowledge Base](https://customerportal.solidworks.com/SWSearch/) for known issues or contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller.
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##### **Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2019 - 2021)**
ProductsStart of SupportEnd of Support1Windows 10, 64-bitSW 2015 SP5ActiveWindows 7, 64-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2020 SP5Windows Server 2019SW 2019 SP3ActiveWindows Server 2016SW 2017 SP2ActiveWindows Server 2012 R2SW 2014 SP3SW 2019 SP5SQL Server 2019SW 2020 SP0ActiveSQL Server 2017SW 2018 SP0ActiveSQL Server 2016SW 2017 SP0ActiveSQL Server 2014SW 2015 SP0SW 2021 SP5SQL Server 2012SW 2013 SP2SW 2019 SP5IE 11SW 2014 SP3ActiveExcel, Word 2019 (64-bit recommended)SW 2019 SP2ActiveExcel, Word 2016 (64-bit recommended)SW 2016 SP3ActiveExcel, Word 2013SW 2013 SP4SW 2020 SP5macOS Catalina (10.15)eDrawings 2020ActivemacOS Mojave (10.14)eDrawings 2019ActivemacOS High Sierra (10.13)eDrawings 2019ActivemacOS Sierra (10.12)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2019
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##### **Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2018 and older)**
ProductsStart of SupportEnd of Support1Windows 8.1, 64-bitSW 2014 SP1SW 2018 SP5Windows 7, 32-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2014 SP5Windows Vista, 64-bitSW 2008 SP3.1SW 2013 SP5Windows Vista, 32-bitSW 2008 SP0SW 2013 SP5Windows XP, 64-bitSW 2006 SP4SW 2012 SP5Windows XP, 32-bitSW 2001Plus SP0SW 2013 SP5Windows Server 2012SW 2014 SP0SW 2018 SP5Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1SW 2009SW 2017 SP5Windows Server 2008SW 2008SW 2014 SP5SQL Server 2008 R2SW 2010 SP4SW 2017 SP5IE 10SW 2013 SP0SW 2016 SP5IE 9SW 2011 SP4SW 2015 SP5IE 8SW 2009 SP5SW 2014 SP5Excel, Word 2010SW 2010 SP5SW 2018 SP5Excel, Word 2007SW 2008 SP1SW 2014 SP5OS X El Capitan (10.11)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2018OS X Yosemite (10.10)eDrawings 2015eDrawings 2018
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**Notes:**
1. End Of Support (EOS) 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 EOS 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. 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.
11. Beginning with SOLIDWORKS 2020, DVD distribution media will only be provided on request. Please contact your Reseller.