First Steps

Please consider the following before starting the installation:

1. Ensure that you have permissions to install applications on the computer or network.
2. Review the product documentation to clarify installation procedures.
3. Install all Windows Updates that are pending for your machine, and then restart the computer.
4. Close all running programs.

Note: Close all Autodesk® applications before you install, maintain, or uninstall Autodesk® CFD.

You will need the following to install the Network License Manager:

• Your Autodesk® CFD serial numbers for each module purchased
• An Internet connection to obtain the license files

Note: Autodesk® License Certificates containing your serial numbers and product keys were e-mailed to the main contact on the original order. (If you did not get them, please contact your account manager or check your spam filter.) If you are an active Subscription customer, your Contract Administrator can locate your purchased serial numbers and product keys in the Contraction Administration Coverage Report on www.autodesk.com/subscription.

You will need the following to install Autodesk® CFD:

• The Serial number and Product key from at least one purchased module
• The name of the license server computer