: Corruption in the FlexNet licensing folder (typically under C:\ProgramData\FlexNet
: Navigate to C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet and locate files starting with SW_D . Moving or deleting these (after backing them up) can sometimes force a clean license check. : Corruption in the FlexNet licensing folder (typically
This error indicates that the SolidWorks SolidNetWork License Manager (SNL) is unable to validate the license file required to run the software. The term "inconsistent" suggests a mismatch between what the software expects and what the license manager is providing. The term "inconsistent" suggests a mismatch between what
A client machine running SolidWorks 2020 cannot obtain a license from a server running an older version (e.g., 2019). This clears the "bad" key information
The "inconsistent" part of the error usually stems from one of two scenarios:
, and follow the prompts. This clears the "bad" key information. Reactivate again and select Activate/Reactivate your product license(s) . Complete the activation process. on the Server Administration tab to restart the service. Hawk Ridge Systems For Standalone Licenses Refresh Activation : Open SOLIDWORKS (if possible), go to the menu, and select Activate Licenses