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HOW TO - Change the Hostname of an Ansys License Server
Authored by Aaron Schedlin
September 12th, 2023
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Description
This article provides instructions on how to modify your ansyslmd.lic file in the event that the hostname of the device hosting your licensing is changed.
Solution
- Launch Task Manager and end task the following processes: ansysli_server.exe, ansyslmd.exe, lmgrd.exe and ansysli_monitor.exe
- Launch Notepad with Run As Administrator rights
- Click on File>Open and navigate to
C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\Shared Files\licensing\license_files - Change the drop down to All Files
- Open ansyslmd.lic and modify the hostname to the new hostname
- Start the License Manager HOW TO - Stop/Start the Ansys License Manager
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