How to resolve the ‘Toolbox is currently in use’ issue when installing SOLIDWORKS

The ‘Toolbox is currently in use’ issue can occur if users are accessing Toolbox during a SOLIDWORKS installation, but it can also be the result of a file that normally gets deleted, not being deleted. 

The file is called SWBrowser.ldb and by default resides in the lang\english sub-folder of your SolidWorks Data folder.

Toolbox SWBrowser.ldb Location

Deleting the file SWBrowser.ldb will allow the installation to proceed.

 

Article by Joe Medeiros