Antivirus programs like SentinelOne , ZoneAlarm , and Webroot may lock the host file to prevent malicious changes, which inadvertently stops legitimate network troubleshooting. Step-by-Step: How to Unblock and Configure the Host File
While often viewed as a "block," this is usually a that can be bypassed by manually configuring the Windows hosts file to act as a local directory. Understanding the Host File "Block" Solidworks Host File Block
Scroll to the bottom of the file. On a new line, type your server’s IP address, press , and then type the server name. Example: 192.168.1.50 MySolidWorksServer 4. Flush the DNS Cache To ensure Windows uses your new settings immediately: Open the Command Prompt (cmd). Type ipconfig /flushdns and press Enter . Common "Host File Block" Troubleshooting Antivirus programs like SentinelOne , ZoneAlarm , and
The Windows hosts file is a plain-text document located at C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\ . It is the first place Windows looks when trying to find a server. If there is an error in this file, or if it is intentionally blocked by security software, SolidWorks PDM or SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager will fail to connect. On a new line, type your server’s IP
The SNL Manager communicates via ports 25734 and 25735 . If the host file doesn't point to the correct server, you’ll see "Could not obtain a license for SOLIDWORKS".
Change the file type filter in the bottom right corner from Text Documents (*.txt) to All Files to see the hosts file. 3. Add the Server Entry