Upgrade vs New Install SW2006

[CADShark]

What is everybodies, or anyones opinion on upgrading vs new install of 2006?

"Perfection - a result of many mistakes."
BJH

 

[miller7778]

I personally always go with the new install. Upgrades are usually bad news in SW world.

 

[rfus]

Upgrade = world of hurt

 

[Heckler]

CADShark,

I suggest looking in the FAQ Section under SolidWorks Installation. A lot of great information in getting up and running without the normal problems. I would go with new installation and don't for get to turn off your virus scan.

Best Regards,

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 5.0 & Pro/E 2001
Dell Precision 370
P4 3.6 GHz, 1GB RAM
XP Pro SP2.0
NIVIDA Quadro FX 1400
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"Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success." - Henry Ford

 

[CADShark]

Thanks for the feedback.

Heckler,
about the virus scan...mine runs off a server, so turning it off means turning EVERYONE off for the install. Kinda sucks. I've heard about the bugs associated with doing a install with it on.

"Perfection - a result of many mistakes."
BJH

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

Unplug the network cable!


Helpful SW websites faq559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions faq559-1091

 

[ctopher]

see the FAQ's under this forum.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site (updated 06-21-05)
FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

 

[CADShark]

Sorry guys, brain fart. it's been a long day!!

"Perfection - a result of many mistakes."
BJH

 

[SBaugh]

See the little neon piece of paper that come with your install CD's it tells you right there what you need to do... New install.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[CADShark]

Thanks SBaugh,
But my IT guys intercepted the package when it came in. So I didn't see that page.

"Perfection - a result of many mistakes."
BJH

 

[SBaugh]

OK then... Tell your IT to turn the page over and read the first line under "Recommendations"

It says:

"When you install Solidworks 2006 software, we recommend that you install it as a new isntallation. Do not install it as an update to Solidworks 2005."

Best of luck to you!

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376