Uncheck the attribute at the bottom of the General tab and click Apply . Step 3: Manually Edit the Hosts File for Server Connection
: Go to settings and uncheck "Prevent any program from modifying the HOSTs file". solidworks host file block fix
: In Notepad, go to File > Open . Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ . Ensure the file type filter in the bottom right is set to All Files ( . ) so the extensionless hosts file appears. Uncheck the attribute at the bottom of the
: A Security Exclusion Policy must be created via the management console to allow writes to the file. Step 2: Clear "Read-Only" Attributes Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\
Are you currently facing a specific (like -15,10,10061) when trying to connect to your SolidWorks license?
After unblocking and editing the hosts file, verify the connection using the PDM Connectivity Test Tool or by attempting to ping the server by name in the Command Prompt. If the connection still fails, check if the or SolidWorks Licensing Service are running and set to Automatic in Windows Services.
Before editing, ensure your security suite is not actively blocking access to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts .
