Disable any third-party antivirus software (such as Avast, McAfee, or Kaspersky) for 15 minutes. Run the activator script again.
If you previously tried to install SolidWorks, corrupt license leftovers will trigger Error 6. Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and hit .
The easiest way to start is to use the SSQ activator's cleanup tools. Run the SolidWorks.2017-2018.Activator.SSQ.exe as administrator: solidworks2017activatorssq error 6 fixed
Verify the command prompt says "Service started successfully."
: Ensure the SolidWorks Licensing Service is not being blocked. Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Locate any SolidWorks-related services. If they are "Stopped," right-click and select Start . Disable any third-party antivirus software (such as Avast,
If the automated activator continues to fail, you may need to apply the Registry changes manually. Run the activator to generate the serials.
Open Registry Editor by typing "regedit" in the Windows search bar. Right-click and select . Press Windows Key + R , type regedit , and hit
To avoid encountering this error in the future, keep this checklist handy when installing or reinstalling SolidWorks: