Install network licensing software

Download and install the most recent version of Autodesk Network License Manager (NLM) for your OS. Install NLM on each server that you plan to use for setting up your license server. Be sure to check the NLM system requirements.

Windows server

Install NLM

  1. Download NLM for Windows.
  2. Double-click the downloaded file to start the installation wizard.
  3. Follow the onscreen instructions. See the accompanying readme file for full installation instructions.

Note: By default, NLM tools are installed in C:\Autodesk\Network License Manager.

Uninstall NLM

  1. From the Start menu, find the LMTOOLS utility.
  2. In LMTOOLS, click the Start/Stop/Reread tab, and then click Stop Server.
  3. Close LMTOOLS.
  4. In the Windows Control Panel, locate Autodesk Network License Manager in the list of programs and uninstall it by clicking Remove or Uninstall.
  5. If prompted, restart your computer.
  6. Manually delete files that you created for use with Network License Manager, such as log files, license files, and the options file. You can find these files in C:\Autodesk\Network License Manager.