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What is sw_d.exe?

The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file. Executable files may, in some cases, harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the sw_d.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

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Sw_d.exe file information

Windows Task Manager with sw_d
Sw_d.exe process in Windows Task Manager

The process known as sw_dn belongs to software sw_d or SOLIDWORKS (version 2019 SP0) by (www.solidworks.com).

Description: Sw_d.exe is not essential for the Windows OS and causes relatively few problems. The file sw_d.exe is located in a subfolder of C:\ or sometimes in a subfolder of the user's profile folder or in a subfolder of the user's "Documents" folder (common is C:\SolidWorks_Flexnet_Server\). Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 856,952 bytes (52% of all occurrences), 845,200 bytes and 4 more variants. file.net/process/sw_d.exe.html 
The program has no visible window. The application uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet. The sw_d.exe file is not a Windows core file. There is no file information. Sw_d.exe is able to monitor applications. Therefore the technical security rating is 61% dangerous; however you should also read the user reviews.

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as sw_d.exe, particularly when located in the C:\Windows or C:\Windows\System32 folder. Therefore, you should check the sw_d.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

This is the executable file for solidworks
   
It is something to do with a crack available for Solidworks, other than that I know nothing
   
This is the executable file for CAD software solidworks
    (further information)
Solidworks liscence manager
   
This is the SolidWorks SolidNet Network License Service. You have to have this running to use SolidWorks
   
it is a part of the solid works license manager
   
is part of the program solidworks
  xx  
Solidworks liscense manager service.
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Solidworks License Manager
   

Summary: Average user rating of sw_d.exe: based on 11 votes with 9 user comments. 7 users think sw_d.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 4 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. One user is not sure about it.


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Best practices for resolving sw_d issues

A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with sw_d. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.

Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.

To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.

To help you analyze the sw_d.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.



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