Solidworks Host File Block Free ✦ Ad-Free

Open the hosts file (you may need to change the file type to "All Files").

A typical "block list" might look like this: Solidworks Host File Block

Open Notepad as Administrator.

127.0.0.1 www.solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 activation.solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 licensing.solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 swdm.solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 www.swdm.solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 solidworksnetworklicensemanager.solidworks.com 127.0.0.1 www.solidworksnetworklicensemanager.solidworks.com Open the hosts file (you may need to

If you are trying to control SolidWorks’ network behavior for legitimate reasons, use proper tools instead of the hosts file. Manually mapping host files, if not done precisely,

Manually mapping host files, if not done precisely, can cause connectivity issues for other software or lead to confusion if the server IP changes in the future. GoEngineer

Enter the , hit TAB , and then enter the Server Hostname . Example: 192.168.1.100 SRV-PDM01 . Save and Flush DNS : Save the file and close Notepad. Open a Command Prompt (type cmd in Start).