Windows 10 has been released for several months now, and Microsoft is constantly “reminding” users to upgrade on a daily basis – more users are deciding to make the change. What some users may not realize is that Windows 10 is a major operating system upgrade. So if you are running Windows 7, Windows 8, or 8.1 the jump to Windows 10 needs to be done with some pre-planning.
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Users need to check with their IT department and see if the software that is currently loaded on workstation is compatible with Windows 10. For Solid Edge users this is extremely important. As the Windows operating system evolves, so does Solid Edge and below is a list that shows Solid Edge has evolved from ST5 to ST8 in relation to the Windows: ( Please note that any HOME editions of Windows is NOT SUPPORTED BY SOLID EDGE!). This list illustrates what versions of Solid Edge that are “certified” to run on what Windows OS (Operating System). If you try and run Solid Edge on a combination that is not listed, then troubleshooting becomes more difficult. As you can see the only version of Solid Edge that is certified to run on a Windows 10 OS is ST8 with MP3.
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If you are using ST7, the only way it will function on a Windows 10 OS is if you have installed MP4 or newer. Now please keep in mind I stated this as “ it will function” on a Windows 10 OS but is not officially supported by Solid Edge. Any version of Solid Edge below ST7 MP4 will not function on a Windows 10 OS. If you using one of these previous versions of Solid Edge and are not on a maintenance plan, and you decide to upgrade to Windows 10, then you will upgrade yourself out of Solid Edge. Even if you are off maintenance, PLEASE CALL us here at Swoosh and we can help get you back on maintenance or we can recommend a best solution for your situation. If do have a maintenance plan, then you will be able to upgrade to the latest version of Solid Edge and have access to the latest version of the MP’s and we can guide you through your Solid Edge upgrade when you move to Windows 10.