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Troubleshooting
Tasks for Troubleshooting Ansys Software Problems
License Manager Connectivity
- HOW TO - Test & Fix License Manager Connectivity Issues
- HOW TO - Add Firewall & Port Exceptions for Ansys License Manager
- HOW TO - Reset Your Ansys Profile Folder
- HOW TO - Verify the License Manager is Running
- HOW TO - Identify if other software is using the same ports Ansys uses?
- HOW TO - Test if Ansys is blocked by the Windows Firewall on a Client Computer
- HOW TO - Manually Reset Your Specified License Servers (ansyslmd.ini)
License Checkout Issues
- HOW TO - Fix Ansys License Checkout Errors
- HOW TO - Check Ansys License Server Version
- HOW TO - Verify your license is valid & not expired
- HOW TO - Reset Ansys License Preferences
- HOW TO - Reset Your Ansys License File
- HOW TO - Reset Ansys Settings to Default
- HOW TO - Reset Your Ansys Profile Folder
- HOW TO - Identify what license features you are attempting to checkout
- HOW TO - Restore an Ansys license backup file
- HOW TO - Release a Stuck/Reserved/Abandoned License
- HOW TO - Access the Ansys License Management Center from Other Computers
Application Functionality Issues
- HOW TO - Fix Ansys Application Errors & Issues
- HOW TO - Reset Your Ansys Profile Folder
- HOW TO - Update Drivers & Software
- HOW TO - Run Product & CAD Configuration Manager
- HOW TO - Verify the Integrity of Installation Files
- HOW TO - Manually Reinstall Prerequisite Microsoft Software
- HOW TO - Test if Ansys is blocked by the Windows Firewall on a Client Computer
- HOW TO - Troubleshoot Antivirus/EDR Software with Ansys
- HOW TO - Create a Cube & Apply Gravity
- HOW TO - Review Windows Event Logs for Clues
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