Block Fix [better] - Solidworks Host File
If you cannot save the file, right-click the hosts file in File Explorer, select Properties , and ensure the Read-only attribute is unchecked.
: On a new line at the bottom, type the IP Address , then a Tab space, then the Server Name . Example: 192.168.1.100 PDMServerName . solidworks host file block fix
If you're experiencing any of the following symptoms, it's possible that your host file is blocked: If you cannot save the file, right-click the
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: A Security Exclusion Policy must be created via the management console to allow writes to the file. Step 2: Clear "Read-Only" Attributes
