The download usually arrives as a .zip archive. Extract the contents to a local folder (e.g., your Desktop). Stop the Service (If Appended): Open the Windows Task Manager ( Ctrl + Shift + Esc ). Go to the Services tab. Right-click AdskLicensingService and select Stop .
| Component | Requirement | | :--- | :--- | | | Windows 10 21H2+, Windows 11, Windows Server 2019/2022 | | Architecture | 64-bit only (No 32-bit support) | | Prerequisites | Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2022 Redistributable (x64) | | Disk Space | Approximately 150 MB | | Network (for NLM) | TCP Ports 2080, 27000-27009 (must be open between client and license server) | | Previous Versions | Will remove 9.0.x, 9.1.x, and older 8.x versions automatically |
: Right-click AdskLicensing-installer.exe and select Run as Administrator .
While was a critical update released in August 2019 to resolve issues with 2020 product launches, Autodesk now strongly recommends installing the latest available version (currently 16.x as of March 2026) for optimal security, reliability, and performance. Licensing updates are cumulative, meaning the newest version includes all fixes from 9.2.2.
: The service did not respond to the start or control request in a timely fashion. FlexNet License Finder loops and freezes during startup.
Follow the brief background command prompts to finish setup. Troubleshooting Common 9.2.2 Errors