I purchased Solidworks 2025 Education Version today (05-15-25), and clicked on "Unzip" as directed, and clicked on "Install on this computer". I then encountered a Textbox stating:
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"SOLIDWORKS INSTALLATION MANAGER:
Specify the port number and server name for the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Server. The default port is 25734. For example, "25734@myserver". Separate entries for multiple servers with semicolons.
To modify or specify a location later, cancel or use Programs and Features from the Control Panel.
Port@server: (text box field) 25734@solidworks.itec.suny.edu
If the port number and server location are not specified, Solidworks products may fail to run."
I click the "OK" button.
At a certain point I am asked if I would like to download the 2.0 version. I click "YES".
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I then encounter another Textbox stating:
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"SOLIDWORKS INSTALLATION MANAGER:
The Installation Manager cannot verify this server exists: 25734@solidworks.itec.suny.edu. Make sure you typed the name correctly. Do you want to continue using this server name?"
I click the "YES" button and the product downloads as normal.
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I then restart the computer as requested. The Solidworks Icon is now on the laptop screen background.
Upon launching Solidworks, I then get a warning message stating: "Could not obtain a license for Solidworks Standard. Cannot connect to license server. (-15, 10032, 0)". Solidworks then closes, not opening up the program.
I then re-attempted to "Unzip" the file and entered the main screen which looks like the final image attached below.
Can I request assistance, or can you guide me on what I'm doing wrong, or how to proceed further?
