System clock has been set back


WARNING: We advise that you consult with a qualified computer systems professional, if necessary before making modifications to files. ANSYS cannot guarantee results from incorrect modifications while following these instructions. Therefore, use caution and proceed at your own risk.

Error Message: System clock has been set back

Comments: FLEXlm checks the dates of files in certain directories. If it finds files that have dates into the future, the license key will not work.

Resolution: Locate files that are dated into the future and change the date.

Windows XP

1.Open up Windows Explorer, click on the Tools Menu, Folder Options, View tab
2.Check "Show Hidden Files and Folders"
3.Uncheck "Hide Protected Operating System Files"
4.Click on Start, Search, All Files and Folders.
5.Choose "When was it modified"
6.Choose "Specify Dates"
7.In the From box choose tomorrows date. In the To box specify a date into the future, for example, 2050.

Windows 2000

1.Open up Windows Explorer, click on the Tools Menu, Folder Options, View tab
2.Check"Show Hidden Files and Folders"
3.Uncheck "Hide Protected Operating System Files"
4.Click on Start, Search, Files or Folders.
5.Click "Search Options".
6.Click Date.
7.Click the"Between" button and choose tomorrow's date.
8.In the "and" text box choose a date several years into the future, for example, 2050.
9.Click "Advanced Options".
10.Click "Search Subfolders".
11.Click "Search Now".

There are some programs available that can change modified dates easily, links to three such programs are below. We cannot assist you in the use of these programs.

<a target=_blank href="http://www.febooti.com/products/filetweak/">http://www.febooti.com/products/filetweak/</a>http://www.febooti.com/products/filetweak/

<a target=_blank href="http://www.miklsoft.com/attrman/">http://www.miklsoft.com/attrman/</a>http://www.miklsoft.com/attrman/

<a target=_blank href="http://www.elwinsoft.com/">http://www.elwinsoft.com/</a>http://www.elwinsoft.com/





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