: By mapping the server name to a specific IP, you ensure the installer finds the SolidNetWork License (SNL) Manager without relying on potentially slow or misconfigured network DNS.
Yes, if the error is caused by a DNS issue preventing your client from finding the license server. You can use the Hosts file to map the license server's name to its correct IP address as a temporary fix. solidworks host file block install
If you are seeing errors like or the Installation Manager hangs during the pre-check, your Windows hosts file might be blocking essential communication. Why is this happening? : By mapping the server name to a