# SOLIDWORKS and SW Data Management System Requirements 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. ![sw-launch-ecad-hero-001.jpg](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2020-03/sw-launch-ecad-hero-001.jpg.webp) ### System Requirements | | | | | #### Operating Systems SOLIDWORKS 2024SOLIDWORKS 2025SOLIDWORKS 2026Client Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS)Windows 11, 64-bit Windows 10, 64-bit Server Products (e.g. SOLIDWORKS PDM, SNL Manager)Windows Server 2025 (SW2025 SP3) Windows Server 2022 Windows Server 2019 eDrawings for MacmacOS Tahoe (26.0) macOS Sequoia (15.0) (End of Life: eDrawings 2027) macOS Sonoma (14.0) (End of Life: eDrawings 2026) macOS Ventura (13.0) macOS Monterey (12.0) #### Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Office SOLIDWORKS 2024SOLIDWORKS 2025SOLIDWORKS 2026MS SQLSQL 2025 SQL 2022 SQL 2019 SQL 2019 - [CU22 required](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/sql/releases/sqlserver-2019/cumulativeupdate22 "Microsoft Page") SQL 2019 - [CU22 required](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/sql/releases/sqlserver-2019/cumulativeupdate22 "Microsoft Page") SQL 2019 - [CU22 required](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/troubleshoot/sql/releases/sqlserver-2019/cumulativeupdate22 "Microsoft Page") (End of Life: SW 2026) SQL 2017 MS OfficeWord, Excel, PowerPoint2021 2021 2024 (SW2025 SP3) 2021 (End of Life: SW 2026) 2024 #### Hardware and Hypervisors SOLIDWORKS 2024SOLIDWORKS 2025SOLIDWORKS 2026HardwareProcessorx86\_64 (Intel 64 or AMD64)RAM16 GB (32 GB recommended) PDM Contributor/Viewer or Electrical Schematic: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)Graphics / GPU - [Certified cards and drivers](https://www.solidworks.com/support/hardware-certification)DrivesSSD drives recommended for optimal performanceHypervisors (Virtual Environments)VMware vSphere ESXi8.0.1 U18.0.3 U38.0.3 U3gVMware Workstation17.0.217.6.017.6.4Microsoft Hyper-V202220222025Parallels Desktop, Mac18.3.220.2.026.0.1Citrix XenServerTo be announcedTo be announcedTo be announced- SOLIDWORKS and eDrawings require a GPU for optimal performance in a virtualized environment. - 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. #### 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). - 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 Support site](https://www.solidworks.com/support/home) for known issues or contact your SOLIDWORKS reseller. #### Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2024 - 2026) Products Start of SupportEnd of Support1Windows 11, 64-bitSW 2022 SP2ActiveWindows 10, 64-bitSW 2015 SP5SW 2025 SP5Windows Server 2025SW 2025 SP3ActiveWindows Server 2022SW 2022 SP4SW 2028 SP5Windows Server 2019SW 2019 SP3SW 2025 SP5SQL Server 2025SW 2026 SP0ActiveSQL Server 2022SW 2023 SP2ActiveSQL Server 2019SW 2020 SP0SW 2026 SP5 SQL Server 2017SW 2018 SP0SW 2024 SP5Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2024 (64-bit recommended)SW 2025 SP3ActiveWord, Excel, PowerPoint 2021 (64-bit recommended)SW 2022 SP2SW 2026 SP5 macOS Tahoe (26.0)eDrawings 2026eDrawings 2028macOS Sequoia (15.0)eDrawings 2025eDrawings 2027 macOS Sonoma (14.0)eDrawings 2024eDrawings 2026 macOS Ventura (13.0)eDrawings 2023eDrawings 2025macOS Monterey (12.0)eDrawings 2022eDrawings 2024 #### Microsoft/Apple Products Support Lifecycle (SOLIDWORKS 2023 and older) Products Start of SupportEnd of Support1Windows 8.1, 64-bitSW 2014 SP1SW 2018 SP5Windows 7, 64-bitSW 2010 SP1SW 2020 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 2016SW 2017 SP2SW 2023 SP5Windows Server 2012 R2SW 2014 SP3SW 2019 SP5Windows Server 2012SW 2014 SP0SW 2018 SP5Windows Server 2008 R2, SP1SW 2009SW 2017 SP5Windows Server 2008SW 2008SW 2014 SP5SQL Server 2016SW 2017 SP0SW 2023 SP5SQL Server 2014SW 2015 SP0SW 2021 SP5SQL Server 2012SW 2013 SP2SW 2019 SP5SQL Server 2008 R2SW 2010 SP4SW 2017 SP5IE 11SW 2014 SP3EndedIE 10SW 2013 SP0SW 2016 SP5IE 9SW 2011 SP4SW 2015 SP5IE 8SW 2009 SP5SW 2014 SP5Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2019 (64-bit recommended)SW 2019 SP2SW 2023 SP5Word, Excel, PowerPoint 2016 (64-bit recommended)SW 2016 SP3SW 2023 SP5Word, Excel 2013SW 2013 SP4SW 2020 SP5Word, Excel 2010SW 2010 SP5SW 2018 SP5Word, Excel 2007SW 2008 SP1SW 2014 SP5macOS Big Sur (11.0)eDrawings 2021eDrawings 2023macOS Catalina (10.15)eDrawings 2020eDrawings 2022macOS Mojave (10.14)eDrawings 2019eDrawings 2021macOS High Sierra (10.13)eDrawings 2019eDrawings 2020macOS Sierra (10.12)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2019OS X El Capitan (10.11)eDrawings 2017eDrawings 2018OS X Yosemite (10.10)eDrawings 2015eDrawings 2018 ##### 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 or macOS version. 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 and Office. 4. SOLIDWORKS supports each Windows 10 and Windows 11 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 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.