If you have a legitimate reason (like testing network behavior or blocking telemetry with a legal license), here is the correct procedure.

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A: Never. The Student Edition activates online legitimately and expires after 12 months (renewable for free via your school).

SolidWorks, developed by Dassault Systèmes, uses a licensing model that requires periodic "phone home" checks. Legitimate licenses (Network License, Standard License, Student Edition) must communicate with Dassault’s activation servers to verify the subscription is active.