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Follow these methods in sequential order to clear the access violation error.
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SolidWorks and rename the folder to SolidWorks_Old to reset user settings. Important Compatibility Note
: Always copy setup files and activators directly onto your local solid-state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) before starting execution.
The easiest way to start is to use the SSQ activator's cleanup tools. Run the SolidWorks.2017-2018.Activator.SSQ.exe as administrator:
Under , click Settings > Data Execution Prevention .
It needs Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, or 10 (version 1607 or earlier).
To avoid these errors and potential security risks, consider using official SOLIDWORKS tools:
Follow these methods in sequential order to clear the access violation error.
Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SolidWorks and rename the folder to SolidWorks_Old to reset user settings. Important Compatibility Note
: Always copy setup files and activators directly onto your local solid-state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) before starting execution.
The easiest way to start is to use the SSQ activator's cleanup tools. Run the SolidWorks.2017-2018.Activator.SSQ.exe as administrator:
Under , click Settings > Data Execution Prevention .
It needs Windows 7 SP1, 8.1, or 10 (version 1607 or earlier).
To avoid these errors and potential security risks, consider using official SOLIDWORKS tools:
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