Note: If AutoCAD version is 2018 is being used, install the Autodesk License Service (圆4) - 5.1.5 Hotfix installation. To change the status of the service to 'Running', right-click its empty Status cell and select Start from the context menu.In the Properties dialog, use the drop-down menu to change Startup Type to 'Automatic' and click OK.Consult with an IT administrator if necessary. Note: If the service cannot be started, make sure the Windows profile being used has enough permissions. In the Startup Type column, right-click 'Manual' and select 'Properties'.If the above mentioned service is not running, go to step 4.If the above mentioned service is running, close the Services console window and go to Solution 2.
(In Windows XP go to the Start menu and click Run and type: regedit In Windows Vista or Windows 7, or Windows 10 go to the Start menu and type: regedit) Resetting SOLIDWORKS Windows Registry steps:
As such, you will need full administrative permissions on your computer to be able to edit them. Note that Javelin is not responsible for any changes that you make to your system, the following is just a guide. WARNING: Be very careful when making modifications to the registry as this may cause serious instability on your system.
One option to resolve your issues it to reset SOLIDWORKS registry entries. So if you would like to fully reset all of your SOLIDWORKS preferences, or if you have noticed strange behavior or missing icons since a recent Windows update. Also, we all know that system updates have been known to damage registry files that SOLIDWORKS needs to be able to function correctly. It can be hard to keep track of these changes if you are editing them on a daily basis like I do. In SOLIDWORKS you can make wide array of customization to your user settings and also the user interface.