Solidworks Host File Block Fix

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Scenario B: Pointing to a Local License Server (SolidNetWork License)

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Delete these lines entirely from the document. Alternatively, type a hashtag ( # ) at the very beginning of the line to turn it into a comment, which disables the block. Step 4: Save and Flush the DNS Cache Click > Save (or press Ctrl + S ). Close Notepad.

: Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc . Ensure the file type filter is set to All Files ( . ) to see the extensionless "hosts" file.

If your company recently migrated its SolidWorks SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager to a new server, the old server's IP might still be hardcoded in your hosts file.

For legitimate IT purposes, editing the Hosts file is often used to bypass DNS problems or speed up connection times over VPN. For example, you might add an entry like 192.168.1.100 MyServerName to force a direct route. This is a common step in troubleshooting connectivity. However, if the hosts file points the software to the wrong place, it will block the license check.

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Solidworks Host File Block Fix

Scenario B: Pointing to a Local License Server (SolidNetWork License)

To help narrow down the exact cause of your licensing issue, please let me know:

Delete these lines entirely from the document. Alternatively, type a hashtag ( # ) at the very beginning of the line to turn it into a comment, which disables the block. Step 4: Save and Flush the DNS Cache Click > Save (or press Ctrl + S ). Close Notepad.

: Go to C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc . Ensure the file type filter is set to All Files ( . ) to see the extensionless "hosts" file.

If your company recently migrated its SolidWorks SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager to a new server, the old server's IP might still be hardcoded in your hosts file.

For legitimate IT purposes, editing the Hosts file is often used to bypass DNS problems or speed up connection times over VPN. For example, you might add an entry like 192.168.1.100 MyServerName to force a direct route. This is a common step in troubleshooting connectivity. However, if the hosts file points the software to the wrong place, it will block the license check.

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