Run the Vault
Before you use SolidWorks Workgroup PDM, the vault must be running.
The vault runs automatically as a service on Windows XP® Professional and Windows Server 2003® operating systems.
 If the vault does not run after a new installation, try the following:
  If the vault does not run after a new installation, try the following:
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Start the server that contains the vault manually. 
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Restart the computer. 
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Re-install the vault.