: You must contact a local reseller to see if they can provide installation media and activation for a version as old as 2016.

The only guaranteed legal way to get older versions of SOLIDWORKS is through a .

Buying a license for today is challenging because Dassault Systèmes primarily sells current versions through a subscription model. Because licenses are typically non-transferable and tied to specific companies or subscription accounts, finding a "used" copy is rarely a viable or legal option.

If you specifically need the 2016 version for project compatibility or legacy hardware, here is how you can proceed: Official Path: Contact a Reseller