SOLIDWORKS installations and upgrades start by locating the machine’s SOLIDWORKS serial number through Help → About SOLIDWORKS → Show Serial Number. Upgrading an existing installation is done through Help → Check for Updates, which launches the Installation Manager to install the latest version and replace older major releases. The typical workflow uses “Install on this computer,” while administrative images are only relevant in specialised IT setups. For new computers, SOLIDWORKS may arrive pre‑installed, with the user entering the serial number when prompted. Download links for the education edition or student design kits are supplied separately or can be requested from support, and they can also be accessed through the SOLIDWORKS customer portal. Additional guides, training materials and manuals are available on the SOLID Solutions website for anyone who needs installation or learning resources