Users working remotely via VPN often struggle with server name resolution. Mapping the server IP directly in the hosts file ensures the client can "see" the license server.
Editing your hosts file can expose you to malware. Many virus definitions flag modified hosts files as "riskware." Furthermore, if a crack asks you to run a "patch" or "loader" (which you must use alongside the hosts file), those executables are statistically likely to contain trojans, keyloggers, or crypto miners. Solidworks Host File Block
Have a legitimate question about SolidWorks network configuration? Talk to your VAR (Value-Added Reseller) or Dassault Systèmes support directly. Users working remotely via VPN often struggle with
To implement this, users must edit the hosts file—located at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts —using an application with , such as Notepad . A typical entry consists of the server's IP address followed by its hostname (e.g., 192.168.1.100 MyPDMSever ). Many virus definitions flag modified hosts files as