#WINDOWS 2011 SBS END OF LIFE INSTALL#
If you decide to continue using Windows 7 then not only will you be exposed to security threats but you will not be able to install SOLIDWORKS 2021 and beyond. For instance, SOLIDWORKS 2019 ends its support life cycle at the end of 2020 after this no fixes will be made to account for issues caused by Windows updates. To avoid issues and potential downtime you are the best keeping to a recent SOLIDWORKS edition. However, as Microsoft updates Windows 10 every six months with major updates we cannot guarantee any SOLIDWORKS software versions outside the current support cycle will function on the latest versions of Windows 10. SOLIDWORKS 2015 SP5 and newer support Windows 10 Professional, which means if you’re running an older version of SOLIDWORKS you’ll need to upgrade. Since 2015 SP5.0 we’ve also seen the introduction of entire new SOLIDWORKS packages, including: Check out our what’s new pages for more details on the highlights. Aside from the security and new features in Windows 10, there have also been hundreds of great enhancements to SOLIDWORKS in recent years. We realize this deadline from Microsoft may seem like bad news, but upgrading brings plenty of benefits. What are the advantages of upgrading Windows 7? Older versions of Windows 10 will gradually lose support. Currently, this is two major updates per year so if you keep up to date, it will remain supported. When will Windows 10 end support?Ĭurrently, Microsoft have said that they do not plan to release a new version of Windows and instead they will keep updating Windows 10. If you need to renew your subscription contact your local VAR. If you are already on subscription then you can access the latest downloads here. SOLIDWORKS software updates are included as part of any SOLIDWORKS subscription. How much does it cost to get the latest version of SOLIDWORKS? However, depending on your license it may have included the license to upgrade to Windows 10, check with your hardware supplier and you may find it cheaper elsewhere just ensure it is a legitimate license/seller. Officially from Microsoft, the cost for Windows 10 Professional is £220.
#WINDOWS 2011 SBS END OF LIFE UPDATE#
The Easiest way is to navigate to the Windows Control Panel, and double left click on “System” (may be under the “System and Security” subheading) How much does it cost to update Windows 7? How do I know which version of Windows I am running?