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To insure a clean, consistant update, these processes help to minimize issues and in the long run save time and effort. SolidWorks always looks to find ways to streamline and automate this process. It's important to have a good plan and an understanding of how best to keep your installation robust for new releases and service packs; this will make your experience with SolidWorks and your interaction with your users better and more productive.