License Transfer

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Transferring a VisSim License

HARDWARE KEY

If you have a hardware key, simply move the hardware key to the new machine. You may have to install the hardware license key drivers on the new machine. This can be done by reinstalling VisSim on the new machine and selecting the hardware key install. Click here to download the hardware license key driver

SOFTWARE LICENSE KEY

This method requires a USB memory stick or floppy disk. To move your VisSim product license from one computer to another, use the VisSim License Manager as described below.

a. On your old computer, click on Start > Programs > VisSim 8.0 - Software folder > VisSim License Manager.

b. Insert a USB memory stick (or floppy disk).

c. Click the Transfer License button.

  • A dialog box appears confirming you want to transfer your license. Click OK. In the next dialog box, select the drive letter of a USB memory stick or floppy disk. Click OK.

d. Install VisSim on the new computer and move the memory stick from step b to it.

e. Repeat steps a, b, and c on the new computer.

ALTERNATE METHOD IF YOU DON'T HAVE A FLOPPY OR USB MEMORY DEVICE

If you are not currently enrolled in the Software Maintenance program, a fee is applied to this procedure. To determine the fee, please contact sales@vissol.com before you initiate this procedure. In addition, you should install VisSim on the new computer before you begin this procedure.

a. From the old computer, click on Start > All Programs > VisSim 8.0 - Software folder > VisSim License Manager.

b. Click the Remove License button, then click OK.

c. Click the Send Removal Codes button.

An email message is created with removal codes. Add an explanation for the license removal and send the email to license@vissol.com.

d. Run the VisSim License Manager on the new computer and send a new license request. Once your removal codes have been verified, your license key code will be emailed to you.

e. After you receive your license key code, run the VisSim License Manager and click the Enable License button. The Enable VisSim License dialog appears.

f. Enter the key code value (from step d) in the text box under Response Key Values and click OK.