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Lifespan of installation (until removal)
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Average installed length: 395.50 days

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VersionDistribution
20.2.0.55 100.00%

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SolidWorks 2012 SP02

What is SolidWorks 2012 SP02?  (from SolidWorks)

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Overview

SolidWorks 2012 SP02 is a software program developed by SolidWorks. The primary executable is named sldim.exe. The setup package generally installs about 100 files. The installed file sldtoolboxupdater.exe is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 50% of users of SolidWorks 2012 SP02 come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and Austria.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.solidworks.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp
Uninstaller: "C:\Windows\SolidWorks\IM_20120-40200-1100-200\sldim\sldIM.exe" /remove "C:\Windows\SolidWorks\IM_20120-40200-1100-200\sldim\sldIM_installed.xml"

Program filesFiles installed by SolidWorks 2012 SP02

Program executable:sldim.exe
Path:C:\windows\solidworks\im_20120-40200-1100-200\sldim\sldim.exe
MD5:788f09e268262baecb8d8aafeb477e4c
Additional files:
  • sldtoolboxupdater.exe - sldtoolboxupdater
  • propertyManagerUpload.exe - WPFUpload
  • 3dviacomposer_lm.dll
  • AddinCompatibilityTester.exe
  • annotationcplu.dll - FeatureC Dynamic Link Library
  • AnnotationOperation.dll (by Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks) - AnnotationOperation
  • AnnotationUI.dll (by Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks) - AnnotationUI
  • AnnotationWPF.dll - AnnotationWPF
  • apicoupleru.dll - apiCoupler Dynamic Link Library (apicoupler Dynamic Link Library)
  • asmfeaturecplu.dll - asmFeatu Dynamic Link Library
  • AsmFeatureOperation.dll - AsmFeatureOperation
  • asmfeatureui.dll - asmfeatureui
  • asmfeaturewpf.dll - asmfeaturewpf
  • assemblycplu.dll
  • BodyDiffu.dll
  • 3dloadersdll.dll
  • ac0spxml.dll (by Dassault Systemes) - Dassault Systemes Product (ObjectSpecsModeler)
  • asutility.dll (by MSC.Software) - MSC.ADAMS (Built on 2006-09-08 15:44:28)
  • awcodc32.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Windows(TM) Operating System (Fax Codec)
  • awdcxc32.dll (by Microsoft) - DCX Codec
  • awdenc32.dll - Microsoft® At Work Fax (AWD Utility)
  • awresx32.dll - Resource Executor
  • awview32.dll - Viewer Support
  • ax5r32n.dll (by Axtel) - Axtel, Inc. Ax5r32 (Ax5r32 Release Version)
  • ax5w32n.dll (by Axtel) - Axtel, Inc. Axbar232 (Ax5w32 Release Version)
  • ax6r32n.dll - Axtel, Inc. Ax6r32 (Ax6r32N : Gold Version)
  • ax6w32n.dll - Axtel, Inc. Ax6w32 (Ax6w32N : Release Version)
  • ax7r32n.dll - Axtel, Inc. Ax7r32 (Ax7r32N : Gold Version)
  • ax7w32n.dll - Axtel, Inc. Ax7w32 (Ax7w32N : Release Version)
  • ax8r32n.dll - Axtel, Inc. Ax8r32 (Ax8r32N : Gold Version)
  • ax8w32n.dll - Axtel, Inc. Ax8w32 (Ax8w32N : Release Version)
  • axinterop.wmplib.dll - Assembly imported from Windows Media Player Control
  • bftierv5.dll (by Dassault Systemes) - CATV4Maths
  • caafreestyleitf.dll - CAAFreeStyleItf
  • cat2dpolygonclip.dll - PrintBase
  • cat3dxmlbaseservices.dll - CAT3DXmlBaseServices
  • cat3dxmlexportservices.dll - CAT3DXmlExportTools
  • cat3dxmlinterfaces.dll - CAT3DXmlInterfaces
  • cat3dxmllightbaseservices.dll
  • catadvancedmathematics.dll - AdvancedMathematics
  • catadvancedtopologicalope.dll - AdvancedTopologicalOpe
  • catadvancedtopologicalopelight.dll - AdvancedTopologicalOpeLight
  • catafrlicensing.dll - ApplicationFrame
  • catafrmail.dll
  • catanalysisinterface.dll - CATAnalysisInterfaces
  • copyoptwiz.exe - copyoptwiz Application (copyoptwiz MFC Application)
  • cwanalysisproc.exe - Solidworks cwanalysisproc (cwanalysisproc)
  • cwmeshproc.exe - Solidworks cwmeshproc (cwmeshproc)
  • DTSCoordinatorService.exe - DTSCoordinator
  • DTSMonitor.exe - Network Monitor
  • DTSServiceManager.exe - DTSServiceManager
  • eDrawingOfficeAutomator.exe - eDrawingOfficeAutomator
  • EModelViewer.exe - EModelViewer Module
  • exitapp.exe (by Mentor Graphics) - ExitApp
  • fw_monitor.exe (by Mentor Graphics) - . fw_monitor (fw_monitor)
  • fwrun.exe - . fwrun (fwrun)
  • gabiswengine.exe (by PE INTERNATIONAL GmbH) - GaBi Engine for the SolidWorks 2012 Sustainability Plugin
  • ghs3d.exe
  • ghs3dv3.exe
  • installs.exe

How do I remove SolidWorks 2012 SP02?

You can uninstall SolidWorks 2012 SP02 from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program SolidWorks 2012 SP02, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove SolidWorks 2012 SP02.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 47%
Win XP 3%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
 
GLOBAL RANK
#49,133

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 53.33%
Windows Vista 23.33%
Windows XP 23.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Microsoft Windows XP 23.33%
Windows 7 Professional 23.33%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 20.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 16.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 10.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 3.33%

Distribution by countryGeography

50.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 50.00%
  Germany 8.70%
  Austria 4.35%
  Belgium 4.35%
  Spain 4.35%
  France 4.35%
  United Kingdom 4.35%
  India 4.35%
  Poland 4.35%
  Australia 2.17%
  Ireland 2.17%
  Italy 2.17%
  Netherlands 2.17%
  Romania 2.17%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Hewlett-Packard 26.09%
Dell 17.39%
ASUS 17.39%
Acer 13.04%
Toshiba 8.70%
Sony 4.35%
Samsung 4.35%
Intel 4.35%
Gateway 4.35%
Common models
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About (from SolidWorks Corporation)

Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp. offers complete 3D software tools that let you create, simulate, publish, and manage your data.
Publisher URL: www.solidworks.com

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