How to upgrade Autodesk Network License Manager (LMTools)

Solution:

To upgrade the Network License Manager (LMTOOLS) on Windows:

1. Download the latest version from Autodesk Network License Manager.
2. Stop the Licensing Service by going into lmtools.exe > Start/Stop/Reread tab > select Force Server Shutdown checkbox and Stop Server.
3. Back Up a copy of License File, Option File, and Debug.log file.
4. Uninstall the Autodesk Network License Manager from the Control Panel.
5. Install the Network License Manager through the download.
6. Start the Licensing Service by going into lmtools.exe > Start/Stop/Reread tab > Start Server & ReRead License file button. The LMTOOLS Utility displays on the Desktop after the reinstallation.

Note: The settings for the Network License Manager are in the registry and do not need configuration. The entire process usually takes about 10 minutes.