Solidworks Host File Block Install May 2026

Add the following lines to your hosts file:

To test if the SolidWorks installation is blocked, try to download and install SolidWorks. The installation process should fail or be redirected. solidworks host file block install

0.0.0.0 install.solidworks.com 0.0.0.0 www.solidworks.com 0.0.0.0 api.solidworks.com Save the changes to the hosts file. Add the following lines to your hosts file: