Windowsrt Readme for 64-bit Windows

This Readme contains information about downloading and installing the hybrid IPv4/IPv6 Autodesk Network License Manager for 64-bit Windows.

Contents

• Supported Operating Systems

• Downloading and Installing Network License Manager files

• Feature Notes

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows 7 SP1

• Windows 10

• Windows Server 2016

• Windows Server 2019

Note: It is a best practice to run license servers on a server based OS.

Downloading and Installing Network License Manager files

To download the hybrid IPv4/IPv6 NLM:

• Download the nlm11.18.0.0_ipv4_ipv6_win64.msi file to your desktop.

To install the Autodesk Network License Manager:

1. Double-click the nlm11.18.0.0_ipv4_ipv6_win64.msi file on your desktop to start the installation wizard. Follow instructions on the screen.

2. After installation is complete, click Close.

To start the Network License Server:

You should be logged in with Administrator rights when working with the LMTOOLS utility.

1. Right-click the LMTOOLS icon on the desktop and click Run As Administrator.

2. Click the Config Services tab and provide all necessary information.

3. Click the Save Service button and then click the Start/Stop/Reread tab.

4. On the Start/Stop/Reread tab, click Start Server.

5. Close lmtools.exe.

To update the Autodesk Network License Manager:

If an earlier version of the Network License Manager is running, you need to stop the service before you can install the new version. Administrator permission is required for this procedure.

1. Back up your license files. 

2. Do one of the following: 

   • Double-click the LMTOOLS icon on the desktop.

   • Windows 7: Click Start > All Programs > Autodesk > Network License Manager > LMTOOLS Utility. 

   • Windows 10: Start > Autodesk > LMTOOLS Utility 

   • Windows Server 2016: Start > LMTOOLS Utility in Apps Panel

   • Windows Server 2019: Start > LMTOOLS Utility in Apps Panel 


3. In the LMTOOLS utility, click the Start/Stop/Reread tab. 

4. Click Stop Server. 

5. Close LMTOOLS. 

6. Note the location where the Network License Manager is installed and then uninstall the current version of Network License Manager. 

7. Install the updated version of Network License Manager as per earlier instructions. 

8. Start the Network License Manager service as indicated in earlier instructions.

Feature Notes

Environment:

• License administrators must upgrade the license servers to the latest version, v11.18.0.0, when using 2020 and later products.

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