Could not load SOLIDWORKS DLL: sldshellutils

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I just switched to Solidworks 2015 and when I do take-away composition, it gives me an error message

Could not load SOLIDWORKS DLL: sldshellutils.

What must I do?

 

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Hello

 

If it's version 2015 SP4, please check if the Microsoft KB3072630 is installed from Windows Update, like this:

1.         To open Windows Update, click the Start button .Image du bouton Démarrer In the search box, type Update, and then, in the list of results, click Windows Update.

2.         In the left pane, click View Update History.

If so, you should uninstall it by following this tutorial:

http://www.mycadblog.fr/problemes-solidworks-rencontres-apres-la-mise-a-jour-de-microsoft/

 

If it doesn't work, you can reset the SolidWorks settings (which you can restore later) to determine if it comes from the configuration of the workstation: http://www.lynkoa.com/tutos/3d/reinitialiser-les-parametres-solidworks

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It still doesn't work.

I first deleted the KB3072630 update but it didn't change anything.

So I reset Solidworks but still the same problem?

FYI the 2015 version was installed recently it is: SOLIDWORKS 2015 x64 Edition SP0

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It is absolutely necessary to install the latest available SP : SP4 (or SP5 will be released in a few days or weeks).

It is really not recommended to use SP0!

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Hello @t-lodge,

+1.PL: there were big problems on SolidWorks 2015 until the SP3.0 version. The front ones are to be avoided.

Generally speaking, and for years on SolidWorks, we avoid switching to a new version before the release of SP3, or even better SP4 around September.

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Problem solved!!  

Here is the method I used:

  1. Solidworks must be uninstalled
  2. You have to remove the windows 7 update (KB3072630)
  3. Reinstall Solidworks

Thank you for your help.

Thierry L

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