Solidworks 2021 can typically crash and stop running without any warning. The problem usually occurs after the automatic installation of the update KB5019980 or KB5007297 on Windows 11. However, the problem might occur when other programs or windows services interfere with the Solidworks app installation.

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Solidworks 2021 Crashing after Update

In this article, we have shortlisted some fixes for the Solidworks 2021 crashing issues. Take a look below for the most effective troubleshooting solutions and follow them one by one to solve the problem.

1. Check your System Specification

Make sure your computer is capable enough to run the Solidworks 2021 program. If the specifications of your computer don’t meet the software requirements, then it can cause these kinds of issues. It is recommended to check the Solidworks 2021 system requirements and confirm if your Windows system meets them.

2. Update your Video drivers

Solidworks requires certified graphics drivers to operate smoothly, but if your system driver is corrupted or outdated, it may crash. To update the graphics drive rs of your computer, follow the steps given:

  1. Press Win + X then click on the Device Manager option.
  2. In Device Manager, click on the display adapters option to expand it.
  3. Then right-click on the graphics card name and click on the update driver option. Click on the Update Driver option.
  4. Now click on the search automatically for updated drivers software on the web option. Search Automatically for Updated Graphics Driver
  5. And Windows will search and download newer versions of drivers if available.
  6. Once the process is done, restart your computer and check whether the issue is resolved.

3. Perform a Clean Boot

This problem may arise if some startup programs or applications conflict with the Solidworks application and stop it from running, causing it to crash. In this situation, it is advised to perform a clean boot on your computer because it will turn off any startup programs running in the background.

Follow the instructions below to clean boot your computer:

  1. Press Windows + R key to open the Run box item.
  2. Enter msconfig in the box, then hit the ok button. Type MSconfig in the Run box
  3. Check the Hide All Microsoft Services box under Services in the System Configuration window. Click on Hide All Microsoft Services
  4. And click on OK and then Apply.
  5. Now select the Startup tab, and select the open Task Manager option. Select the open Task Manager option under the startup
  6. Select the Startups tab, then select each startup and disable them.
  7. Now restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved or not.

4. Uninstall and Reinstall Solidworks

If none of the methods mentioned above worked for you to stop Solidworks 2021 from crashing. In that case, it is recommended to uninstall the application and perform a fresh download from the official website and reinstall it.

To do so, follow the steps given:

  1. Click on the Start icon and search for the Control Panel in the search bar.

  2. Now click on the Uninstall a program option. Click on Uninstall a program.

  3. Then, in the list, search for Solidwork, right-click on it and click on the uninstall option. Uninstall Solidworks

  4. Now follow the steps shown on the screen to complete the uninstallation process.

  5. Once the process is done, download the application from the official website, install it, and check if the issue is resolved.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

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In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

  1. Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
  2. Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
  3. Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
  4. Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
  5. Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
  6. Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
  7. Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
  8. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  9. WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

  1. Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
  2. When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
  3. A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
  4. Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
  5. Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
  6. Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
  7. WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
  8. If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

  1. Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
  2. Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
  3. Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:
file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03
  1. Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
  2. Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:
Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
  1. Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
  2. Only the last part number should change.
  3. Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
  4. WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.