SOLIDWORKS PDM is one of the platforms that will not work as expected (if it works at all), so we strongly urge you to hold off upgrading if at all possible. We have had customers upgrade to Windows 11 and we know that some SOLIDWORKS platforms seem to function somewhat normally, while others become completely non-functional. SOLIDWORKS always works as fast as possible to get support when a new OS is released, but ensuring the platforms are compatible is incredibly important when it comes to stability.

The good news is that SOLIDWORKS will continue to support Windows 10 for the foreseeable future, so there’s no rush in getting Windows 11 if you don’t want to. Please note that these aren’t guaranteed times, rather, they’re rough estimates of what to expect based on past releases: We are expecting support for Windows 11 in one of the upcoming service packs, but we don’t have any firm details on exactly which one or when that will be at this time.īelow is a list of the expected release dates for service packs throughout the year. Per SOLIDWORKS’ system requirements, Windows 11 support isn’t here yet. While it might be really tempting to check out the new OS, don’t click that upgrade button just yet! We aren’t just getting a new SOLIDWORKS version this year we get a new Windows OS as well! I’m sure you’ve heard the hype about Windows 11, and if not, feel free to check out Microsoft’s release for everything you need to know. It’s always a treat to see what new features SOLIDWORKS is bringing to the table with their yearly updates, but this release is a little different. If you’d like to read a bit more about that, check out our compilation of the What’s New 2022 blog series! If you’re just interested in the PDM news, check out our PDM-specific article. If you have upgraded both components (if applicable) of your system to 2022 SP02, you should be able to use Windows 11 OS and be in a supported environment.īe sure to stop by the SOLIDWORKS System Requirements page before making any environment changes so you can ensure your software will be compatible!Īs of December 2021, SOLIDWORKS 2022 has been available to download, and that means a ton of exciting new features and bug fixes are available. Update: As of the release of 2022 SP02 and later, SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS PDM both support Windows 11. Original article published Janu– Updated June 28, 2022

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