Solidworks Host File Block Fix Direct

: Use the built-in SOLIDWORKS Repair Tool when prompted by a corruption dialog box.

This redirects the license check to your own computer (localhost). Since your computer isn't running a SolidWorks license server, the software stops dialing home. Legally, this is a violation of the End User License Agreement (EULA). Technically, it worked for a long time. solidworks host file block fix

If you still face errors, your issue is not the Hosts file. It is either a corrupt installation (run the SolidWorks Rx diagnostics) or a broken license file (regenerate your .lic file). : Use the built-in SOLIDWORKS Repair Tool when

If you decide to proceed, here is the correct procedure: the software stops dialing home. Legally

: Right-click the hosts file, select Properties , and ensure Read-only is unchecked.