The Document Manager Library Is Invalid

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How to Fix the Error "The Document Manager Library Is Invalid" in Windows 10

If you are using SOLIDWORKS or SOLIDWORKS Explorer on your Windows 10 computer, you may encounter an error message that says "The Document Manager Library Is Invalid" or "The DWG Document Manager Library Is Invalid or Missing". This error can prevent you from performing a pack and go, opening or saving files, or using other features of the software. In this article, we will explain what causes this error and how to solve it.

What Causes the "The Document Manager Library Is Invalid" Issue and How to Solve It

The most likely cause of this error is a conflict between the SOLIDWORKS software and a Microsoft update that was released on July 15th, 2015. This update, known as KB 3072630, makes changes to the Windows Installer that affect some SOLIDWORKS components. If you installed or upgraded SOLIDWORKS after this date, you may have this problem.

The Document Manager Library Is Invalid

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To fix this error, you need to re-register a DLL file called swdocumentmgr.dll. This file is part of the SOLIDWORKS Document Manager API, which is used by SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Explorer to manage files and references. To re-register this file, you need to follow these steps with your IT departments assistance if required:

Click 'Start', click 'Run', type "regedit" in the 'Open' box, and then click 'OK'.

Locate and click the following subkey in the registry: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\Installer. Note: If this subkey does not exist, create it.

In the 'Edit' menu, point to 'New', and then click 'DWORD Value'.

For the DWORD name, type "RemappedElevatedProxiesPolicy", and then press 'Enter'.

Right-click 'RemappedElevatedProxiesPolicy', and then click 'Modify'.

In the 'Value' data box, type 1, and then click 'OK'.

Open the command prompt by clicking 'Start', clicking 'Run', typing "cmd" in the 'Open' box, and then clicking 'OK'.

Type "regsvr32 \"C:\Program Files\Common Files\SolidWorks Shared\swdocumentmgr.dll\"" (without quotes) and press 'Enter'. You should see a confirmation message that says "DllRegisterServer in C:\Program Files\Common Files\SolidWorks Shared\swdocumentmgr.dll succeeded".

After the DLL file is registered successfully, reset the 'RemappedElevatedProxiesPolicy' DWORD value to 0 to re-enable the security fix for KB 3072630.

This should resolve the error and allow you to use SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Explorer without any issues. If you still have problems, you may need to repair your SOLIDWORKS installation or contact your reseller for further assistance.

Conclusion

The error "The Document Manager Library Is Invalid" or "The DWG Document Manager Library Is Invalid or Missing" is a common problem that can affect SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Explorer users on Windows 10. The error is caused by a conflict between the SOLIDWORKS software and a Microsoft update that was released on July 15th, 2015. The error can prevent you from performing a pack and go, opening or saving files, or using other features of the software. To fix this error, you need to re-register a DLL file called swdocumentmgr.dll by following the steps outlined in this article. This should resolve the error and allow you to use SOLIDWORKS and SOLIDWORKS Explorer without any issues. If you still have problems, you may need to repair your SOLIDWORKS installation or contact your reseller for further assistance.