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
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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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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.
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 🙂
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.
the autoCAD 2014 worked in my windows 8 but after the windows 8.1 update, i got that softlock license error and autocad won't open. i did all the steps mentioned and still did not work. i tried also reinstalling it more than 3 times already. i also tried removing the FLEXNET files.. but still did not work.. please help me. i need this for my project study. what should i do??
Hi, have u found any solution? I have problems like yours, if u found , please email me by hannlina@hotmail.com
Thanks.
You can try these steps:
1. At the Start menu, type MSCONFIG in search box.
2. Right click on MSCONFIG and choose "Run As Administrator"- That should open the System Configuration dialog box.
3. Under the Services tab, choose "Hide all Microsoft Services" and make sure FLEXnet Licensing Service is turned on.
4. If it is not, check the box to turn it on, press Apply and OK, and then Restart your computer.
I hope this helps!
All I had to do is to removed the flexnet folder and restart the program and then it will asked you to activate again.
BIG THNX TRAVIS!
Guys i've first time encounter this kind of problem also and many thanks to TRAVIS his the MAN!
All you need to do is to DELETE the folder FLEXNET! and EMPTY your recycle bin and restart!...
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
OK,... lots of people are saying to simply remove the flexnet folder,.
does anyone know where to find it on windows 8.1?
ive done a search on the internet and on the computer,... and still cant find it.
many thanks
Tony
My problem was fixed by deleting this Flexnet folder.
My problem was started after upgrading to Product Design Suite Standard 2014. Inventor would open the splash screen and then crash. AutoCAD would open but it would throw an error code about the softlock not working. Then it would cut off.
I tried deleting the Flexnet folder but it wouldn't allow me to, saing it was in use. So, I opened the task manager, went to Services, and turned off flexnet. Then I could delete the Flex net folder in C://Program Data/. After deletion and restart, the programs opened up fine.
I am on Windows 7 Professional, Lenovo W530 laptop.
Basically, as jrco86 said: "All you need to do is to DELETE the folder FLEXNET! and EMPTY your recycle bin and restart!..."
Thanks Everyone.
Hello there. I followed your instructions and deleted the above mentioned files and emptied the recycle bin and I am still having the same problem. Do you have any other advice?
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