Summary
This article provides steps to resolve the error: This copy of InstallAnywhere could not be registered using the node locked licensing file specified.Synopsis
This article provides some causes for the following error while attempting to launch InstallAnywhere: This copy of InstallAnywhere could not be registered using the node locked licensing file specified. Please check if the license file specified at <PATH TO LICENSE.LIC> is a valid license file for this node.Discussion
This error may occur as a result of one of the following:- Hard Drive or MAC address Change, or License Move
- InstallAnywhere is Running Under a Different Admin Account.
- License.lic file Not Found in the Expected Location
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