How to Disable SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor Notifications

SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor is meant to warn you before low system resources cause a crash, data loss, or graphics-related instability. The warning can be useful, but it can also become annoying when you are working with large assemblies, opening and closing many files, or using a graphics driver that triggers repeated messages.

The important distinction is this: most users should not try to remove or break SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor itself. A safer approach is to reduce or dismiss the notifications, then fix the resource issue that caused the warnings in the first place.

What SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor does

Resource Monitor watches system resources used by SOLIDWORKS and Windows. When resources get low, it displays messages in the Windows notification area so you can save work, close heavy files, or investigate the machine before SOLIDWORKS becomes unstable.

The two warnings users notice most often are memory warnings and graphics-card notifications. Memory warnings can point to RAM, paging file, large assemblies, too many open windows, or other processes consuming memory. Graphics warnings usually point to certified driver status or graphics stability.

Should you disable it?

If the warning appears once in a while, treat it as useful information. Save your work, close files you do not need, and check what is consuming resources. If it appears constantly while your workstation is otherwise stable, it is reasonable to quiet the notification so it stops interrupting your work.

What you should avoid is renaming SOLIDWORKS program files, killing background processes blindly, or editing the Windows Registry just to hide a warning. Those approaches can make upgrades, troubleshooting, and support harder. Start with the reversible Windows notification settings instead.

Safest method: turn off Windows notifications for SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor

1. Start SOLIDWORKS so Resource Monitor appears in the Windows notification list.
2. Open Windows Settings.
3. Go to System > Notifications. On some Windows versions this appears as Notifications & actions.
4. Find SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor in the app list.
5. Turn off its notifications, or leave notifications on and disable banners, sounds, and lock-screen alerts.

This does not uninstall Resource Monitor. It only changes how Windows shows the alerts. If you want a quieter setup but still want warnings in the notification center, disable sound and banners rather than turning everything off.

Dismiss graphics notifications from the Resource Monitor icon

If the repeated message is about graphics, look for the SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor icon in the Windows notification area. Right-click the icon and choose the graphics notification dismissal option if it appears. SOLIDWORKS Help also notes that the Resource Monitor menu is connected to graphics-card validation.

This is a better first step than editing program files. If the warning comes back after a driver update or SOLIDWORKS upgrade, check your graphics driver against the SOLIDWORKS certified hardware and driver recommendations.

Fix the cause of low-resource warnings

If Resource Monitor warns about memory or system resources, hiding the message does not solve the underlying problem. Work through the practical fixes below.

• Save and restart SOLIDWORKS: closing and reopening SOLIDWORKS can release memory and reset resource counters after a long session.
• Close unused documents: large assemblies, drawings, and simulation studies can continue using memory even when they are not active.
• Check Task Manager: add columns such as GDI Objects or Commit Size on the Details tab to see whether SOLIDWORKS or another process is consuming resources.
• Use lightweight assembly tools: large assembly mode, resolved/suppressed components, SpeedPak, and display-state discipline can reduce the load.
• Review add-ins: disable add-ins you do not need for the current session, especially Simulation, CAM, PDM, or rendering tools when they are not being used.
• Upgrade hardware where needed: if warnings are normal on real work, the workstation may need more RAM, a certified graphics driver, or a better CAD workstation setup.

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What not to do

You may see forum advice that suggests renaming SOLIDWORKS executable files or changing unsupported registry settings. Those methods may suppress a warning, but they are not the cleanest first choice. They can also confuse future troubleshooting because the system no longer behaves like a standard SOLIDWORKS installation.

Use them only if you understand the risk, have an IT-admin-controlled environment, and can reverse the change. For most users, Windows notification settings and proper resource cleanup are enough.

Recommended setup

Situation	Best action
Occasional low-memory warning	Save, close unused files, restart SOLIDWORKS, and check memory usage.
Repeated graphics notification	Dismiss graphics notifications from the Resource Monitor icon and check the certified graphics driver.
Notifications are distracting but the workstation is stable	Turn off banners or sounds in Windows notification settings.
Warnings happen during normal large-assembly work	Improve assembly workflow and consider more RAM or a stronger CAD workstation.

Bottom line

The best way to disable SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor interruptions is to control its Windows notifications, not to remove the monitor itself. Keep the warning system available when possible, but quiet the notification style if it is breaking your concentration. If the messages are frequent, investigate memory, GDI objects, graphics drivers, open documents, and add-ins before blaming Resource Monitor.

References: SOLIDWORKS Resource Monitor Help, SOLIDWORKS graphics-card validation Help, and SOLIDWORKS reseller support guidance on Resource Monitor notifications.