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ERROR - Attempt to populate the CVD 'license_files' directory...
Authored by Caleb Scharf October 30th, 2021 5765 views 2 likes KB1070348
ERROR
When installing the Ansys License Manager at the end of the installer you receive this error in the detailed installation log.
...WARNING: Attempt to populate the CVD 'license_files' directory did not find a legacy ANSYS license file at the following location:
C:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\Shared Files\Licensing\license.dat
Software & Version
Ansys License Manager 2021 R2
*This example was taken from this version, but is not necessary limited to this version unless otherwise noted in the description.
Description/Cause
This can be caused by not running the installer as administrator, not extracting the package before running the install, or both.
Solution
- First, Uninstall the software.
- Next, Reinstall the software ensuring your first extract the zip file and that you right click and run the setup file as an Administrator.