It runs smoothly on older operating systems and computers with modest graphics capabilities.
: Trimble (the developer) no longer offers it for download on their main site. Security Vulnerabilities
For the aspiring designer, the risk simply outweighs the reward. The smartest move isn't to dig up the ghosts of 2017, but to adapt to the current tools—or explore legitimate free alternatives like Blender—before the "hot" download burns a hole in your hard drive.
Here’s the solution many overlook: was the free, non‑commercial version released alongside SketchUp Pro 2017.