Download SolidWorks for Windows 8 PC - Detailed Guide & FAQ

Michael Thompson

Updated: 27 Jun 2026

System Requirements

Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 7/8 x86 & x64

Windows 10 (64-bit) version 21H2 or later; Windows 11 (64-bit)

Both 32-bit and 64-bit

CPU

Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 (3.0 GHz or higher)

Dual-core recommended

RAM

16 GB min / 32 GB recommended

Higher for HD capture

Storage

20 GB free disk space for installation

+ free space for recordings

GPU

NVIDIA Quadro / AMD Radeon Pro (certified drivers)

Latest drivers advised

Other

.NET Framework 4.8, Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

Audio input for sound capture

On this page you will find detailed guides for downloading and installing SolidWorks on Windows 8. We provide step-by-step instructions covering everything from system requirements and download links to the complete installation process. Whether you're using a desktop PC or laptop running Windows 8, our comprehensive tutorials will help you download and install SolidWorks quickly and easily. If you have any questions about downloading or installing on Windows 8, feel free to use our comments section below.