AutoCAD 2010/2011/2012 DWG Format

[#1]

I just installed autocad and this is what happened on the first boot.  I've uninstalled, rebooted, reinstalled and rebooted and still got this error.  What can I do?

Here is the exact error:  The security system (softlock license manager) is not functioning or is improperly installed

[#2]

This is most certainly a file permissions problem.  Make sure you give Everyone full rights to the following folders/files:

On Vista or Windows 7:

C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet\adskflex_*.data

C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet\adskflex_*.data.backup 

On Windows XP:

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FLEXnet\adskflex_*.data

C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\FLEXnet\adskflex_*.data.backup

Always install and run your Autodesk products with local Administrator privileges. 

For faster responses concerning Autodesk licensing issues, please post your questions in the Installation and Network Licensing user forum here:

http://forums.autodesk.com/t5/Installation-Licensing/bd-p/24

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[#3]

This solution did not work.  Is there anything else I can try?  Do I need to uninstall and reinstall?  I am running Windows Vista 32 bit.

[#4 · Accepted solution]

its a late reply, but since i got the same problem (and this is the first hit you get on google) i will tell you how to fix it

shut down the software

simply DELETE the files mentioned above!

Empty recycle bin!

Reopen the software, type in license key again

problem fixed

[#5]

what about windows 8??? i just can't find these files!

[#6]

Try setting Win8 to search hidden and locked folders

[#7]

Here is a Ps to my last post, All my other programs in the suite work.

Now my "cad" just does not even try to open. just shuts down and I dont the Softlock error after deleting the files, and no place to put a serial number.