2010 Startimes: Solidworks

For professional designers and engineers, every second counts. Slow startup (e.g., 30–90 seconds or more) disrupts workflow, reduces productivity, and can indicate underlying system or configuration issues. In 2010, many workstations still ran Windows XP or Windows 7 32-bit, often with insufficient resources for a demanding CAD application.

If you are looking for information on what made this version distinct, here are the major capabilities introduced in the 2010 release:

  • Assembly Visualization:

  • Multibody Part Mold Tools:

  • SolidWorks Sustainability (Introduction):

  • User Interface Tweaks:

    • If you need SolidWorks 2010 for a specific legacy project, consider these legal alternatives: Solidworks 2010 startimes

    Note: This article is written based on digital archeology and common technical issues from the early 2010s. "Startimes" is often a typo or phonetic misspelling of "Start times" (boot/launch speed) or a confusion with "StarTimes" (media). This article focuses on the most logical technical interpretation: slow launch times and the legacy community surrounding SW2010.

    SolidWorks 2010 was a significant release in the history of the CAD software. Released in late 2009, it marked the 18th version of the software. It focused heavily on "speed" and "efficiency," introducing tools that are now standard in modern engineering design.

    Solidworks 2010 added explorer shell extensions (right-click > "Solidworks"). These kill startimes. Assembly Visualization:

  • Run SolidWorks Rx Diagnosis
    SolidWorks 2010 included Rx: Start → All Programs → SolidWorks 2010 → SolidWorks Rx. Use the “Diagnose” tab to check graphics driver and system health.

  • Configure Antivirus Exclusions
    Add these folders to the antivirus exclusion list:

  • Reset the Registry (if corrupted)
    A clean uninstall using the Microsoft CleanUp Utility or Windows Installer CleanUp, followed by reinstallation, often restored fast startups. Multibody Part Mold Tools:

  • Use a Dedicated Workstation Profile
    On Windows 7, create a separate user profile just for CAD work to avoid startup clutter from other applications.

    • The short answer: Technically, yes. Legally, complicated. Practically, risky.