The hosts file is a system file used to map hostnames to IP addresses. It can be used to block or redirect access to specific websites or servers. In this write-up, we will explore how to block the installation of SolidWorks by modifying the hosts file.
Add the following lines to your hosts file: solidworks host file block install
0.0.0.0 install.solidworks.com 0.0.0.0 www.solidworks.com 0.0.0.0 api.solidworks.com Save the changes to the hosts file. The hosts file is a system file used
If you want to allow the installation of SolidWorks, simply remove the entries you added to the hosts file. solidworks host file block install