Could not obtain a license for solidworks standard

[Harrisond42]

Prerequisites

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Describe the issue

having an issue with "cannot connect to license server (-15,10,10061) after installing a windows 11 update with the 2024 version installed and working no problem previously.

Anything else?

No response

Which tutorial did you follow

None

Any error codes from Solidworks?

-15,10,10061

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[DefinetlyNotAI]

PLEASE correct me if I am wrong, but you haven't used my tutorials right??

Has this issue occured before updating windows? And when was the last proper use of Solidworks?

[Harrisond42]

I downloaded it a while ago now, pretty sure it was this tutorial but i may be wrong...

solidworks has been working flawless since I downloaded. I last used it Jan 24th with no issues and then didnt try opening it again until my computer had updated yesterday.

[DefinetlyNotAI]

It is very important to know if you have used my tutorial or another tutorial, can you please double check so I can help you better?

[Harrisond42]

how can i check?

[DefinetlyNotAI]

Do these look familiar?

https://github.com/DefinetlyNotAI/Solidworks-Crack/blob/main/GUIDE%20Updated.md
https://github.com/DefinetlyNotAI/Solidworks-Crack/blob/main/README.md

[Harrisond42]

yes they do

[DefinetlyNotAI]

SO you used my guide
Perfect, lemme check something rq, brb

[DefinetlyNotAI]

The error -15,10,10061 means that SolidWorks cannot connect to the license server. This usually happens due to:

1. Windows Update Resetting Network Settings

   • Check if your firewall or antivirus is blocking SolidWorks or FlexNet licensing services.
   • Try disabling your firewall temporarily and see if SolidWorks launches.

2. SolidWorks License Service Not Running

   • Open Services.msc and ensure SolidNetWork License Manager is running.

3. Port Blocked (10061 = Connection Refused)

   • Check if port 25734 and 25735 (default SolidWorks license ports) are blocked.
   • Run telnet localhost 25734 in CMD to test connectivity.

4. Crack Issue (If Using One)

   • If using a crack, Windows updates could have broken it.
     • Check if the patched files in C:\Program Files\SolidWorks Corp\SolidWorks were overwritten.

5. Reinstall FlexNet Licensing Service

   • SolidWorks uses FlexNet Licensing Service for validation. Try uninstalling and reinstalling, for more check this guide to uninstall everything.

Let me know which one of these applies to your case, and we can dig deeper.

[Harrisond42]

it doesn't look like solidnetwork license manager is running and somehow i dont have a flexnet licensing server anymore

[Harrisond42]

im guessing my best bet is to uninstall and reinstall per your instructions?

[DefinetlyNotAI]

Yes, it seems reinstalling is the best bet, if you do, use the video tutorial