Student Desktop installation

I bought a new 2025 Student Desktop license.  I uninstalled 2024 Student Desktop including registry items from Win11 laptop.   After entering the new license key, 2025 Student Desktop Installation Manager hangs up with message "connecting to Solidworks" and will not proceed to installation.  Confirmed the laptop is connected to internet.  Any help how to overcome the hang-up?

Edu SOLIDWORKS Installation Issue