Error: This copy of InstallAnywhere could not be registered using the node locked licensing file specified.

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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

Additional Information

• Return a License in the Product and License Center
• How to Obtain and Configure an InstallAnywhere Node-Locked License File
• Activate InstallAnywhere 2011 and Later with a Node-Locked License
• Register InstallAnywhere from the Command-line
• Licensing Overview for InstallAnywhere 2011 and Later