U225X PUBLIC-SAFE CONVERSATION NOTE

RECORD: CHAT-0321
TOPIC: SolidWorks Auto-Open Disable
IMPORTED: 2026.04.06

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EXTRACTED REQUEST: How to I make it so solid works doesn't open my last stuff after a restart

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USER MESSAGES:
1. How to I make it so solid works doesn't open my last stuff after a restart

ASSISTANT RESPONSES:
1. To stop [embedded media omitted] from reopening your last files after a restart, you’ll want to turn off its “auto-recover/open previous documents” behavior. Here are the main ways to fix it:. 🔧 Method 1: Disable “Open documents on startup” 1. Open SolidWorks 2. Go to Tools → Options 3. Click the System Options tab 4. Select General 5. Look for an option like: - “Open documents on startup” or - “Reopen documents after system restart” 6. Set it to: - “Do not open documents” (or uncheck it). 💾 Method 2: Turn off Auto-Recover opening files 1. Go to Tools → Options 2. Click System Options → Backup/Recover 3. Uncheck or adjust: - “Auto-recover” - Or reduce how many files it restores 👉 This doesn’t disable saving…

EXTRACTED KNOWLEDGE / HOW-TO
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- Open SolidWorks
- Go to Tools → Options
- Click the System Options tab
- Select General
- Look for an option like:
- “Open documents on startup” or
- “Reopen documents after system restart”
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