Can't download new version of Solidworks

I uninstalled 2019 Solidworks but when I try to download the new version I get the following error message:

The source folder is not versioned properly: C:\Users\Peter Anson\Downloads. If you copied this folder manually, you may have forgotten to copy the swdata99.id or swdata1.id files which identify the version of a download or DVD folder, respectively; or the file could not be written


It looks to me like there is something hanging around from the old version that is preventing me from downloading but I don't speak computereez so don't really know what this means. I did have an earlier error message about an older version of Toolbox so tried deleting that folder so now I arrive at the new error message.

Uninstalling and reinstalling should fix that problem although it may take a couple tries.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Cory Puuri

Uninstalling and reinstalling should fix that problem although it may take a couple tries.

---

Is uninstalling and reinstalling the only path to update our student version of the software to the latest version? I would like to update to the latest version for some of the new sheet metal functions in 2021 version.

Todd Parker

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by tsparker99

Is uninstalling and reinstalling the only path to update our student version of the software to the latest version? I would like to update to the latest version for some of the new sheet metal functions in 2021 version.

Todd Parker

---

Yes. The version of the software aligns with the serial numbers we use.

My version states 2020-2021. I installed in May 0f 2021. About Solidworks tab in the Help Dropdown shows it as SW2020. Does it update automatically to 2021 or do I have to go through the process again by requesting a new setup?

Thank you for any info.

Respectfully,

gwb