Solidworks 2013 Windows 10 Compatibility Guide

If you must stay on SW2013, stay on Windows 7 (air-gapped from the internet). If you must use Windows 10, budget for upgrading to SolidWorks 2020 or newer. That sweet spot (SW2020 SP5 on Win10) is stable and supported, whereas SW2013 on Win10 is a ticking time bomb.

However, "running" and "running well" are two different things. The success rate depends heavily on the specific Service Pack (SP) of SolidWorks 2013 you are using. Solidworks 2013 Windows 10 Compatibility

If you are determined to run SolidWorks 2013 on Windows 10, print this checklist: If you must stay on SW2013, stay on

For standard part modeling, assemblies under 500 components, and drawing creation, SW2013 runs surprisingly well on Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 21H2). Users report: However, "running" and "running well" are two different

SolidWorks 2013 is on Windows 10. Official support for Windows 10 only began with SolidWorks 2015 SP5. Official Compatibility Summary

Windows 10 blocks some legacy installers. You must bypass the version check.

If SW2013 opens to a black graphics area: