QA00000101702_Update CST license key without administrative rights

QA00000101702_Update CST license key without administrative rights

Question:
How to update CST license key without administrative rights?

Answer:
Administrative right is required when updating a CST license key using CST License Manager. For those who are using a company issued machine without administrative right, updating a new CST license key would typically require assistance from the company IT support.

Below is an alternative approach to update/replace CST license key without the need to use CST License Manager:
  1. Exit all CST products
  2. Open "Services"  app  (Type "Services" in the Windows search field and press OK)
  3. In the services list right-click CST License Manager and select Stop
  4. Delete/Rename the existing license file (normally <install-dir>\license.dat) and replace it with the new one (must be in the same name and location as the previous license file)
  5. In the services list right-click CST License Manager and select Start

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