Solidworks: 2010 Startimes
(if delay happens after splash screen): Delete HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\SolidWorks\Toolbox
This reduces startimes from 60 seconds to approximately 12 seconds. Solidworks 2010 startimes
Even though it is over a decade old, SolidWorks 2010 packs a punch for basic to intermediate design needs: it focused on stability
SolidWorks 2010 is widely remembered as a "refinement" release—often described as what the 2008 and 2009 versions should have been . Instead of massive overhauls, it focused on stability, performance, and user workflow , making it a leaner and more usable tool for its time. Key Features and Improvements Mouse Gestures: and user workflow