Windows 10: Virtual Machine w/SOLIDWORKS for Educational use

This is a preconfigured Windows 10 virtual machine that is designed for use only by MIT students that need to access SOLIDWORKS 2019.

Note: Apple’s latest M1 processor restricts the running of virtual machines, e.g., running Windows via VMWare Fusion. If you have a machine that uses the M1 processor you will not be able to run a Virtual Machine and/or Windows 10 or 11.

How to obtain

Download (MIT certificate required)

• Download the Virtual Machine (2019)
  Note: The VM download file size is approximately 12 GB

Installing

• Install and start your VM

Using

• Introduction to the Virtual Machine for Educational Use
• IS&T Preconfigured Virtual Machines: Known Issues
• Pharos Printing
• Q: How do I increase the RAM in my virtual machine?
• VMware Printing
• Virtualization in the Knowledge Base
• Virtualization at MIT

Notes:

• Important data should NOT be stored within the VM. There is no good mechanism for backing up data stored in the VM itself as standard troubleshooting practices will include downloading a new copy of the Virtual Machine. 
• Firefox should only be used for accessing web sites that require Windows-specific software, not for general purpose web browsing.