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Blog Post: How to Fix SolidWorks Installation Blocks via the Hosts File
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The hosts file is used by Windows to map specific hostnames to IP addresses. Sometimes, security software or previous manual edits add entries that "blackhole" (redirect to 127.0.0.1 ) SOLIDWORKS licensing or update domains, preventing the installer from verifying your serial number. How to Fix It: solidworks host file block install