Objective:
I would like to transfer my license key to another computer. Both computers are connected to the internet.
Resolution:
Note: These instructions only apply to versions prior to 9.0
This method requires both computers to be connected to the internet. It is the quickest and easiest method to move a legacy license key between computers. The process is to park your license key onto the Geosoft license server and then set it up on the other computer.
To park your license key onto the Geosoft License Server:
- Close the Geosoft application.
- Go to the Windows Start Menu and select Geosoft Desktop Applications and then License and then Park License. The Geosoft License Manager dialog will be displayed informing you about parking a license.
- Click Yes.
The Sign-in with your Geosoft ID dialog is displayed. - Enter your Geosoft ID and password.
- Click Sign In.
Your license key will be displayed - make a note of it as you will need it later. - Click OK.
To set up the license on another computer:
The computer needs to have the Geosoft application you are using installed on it.
- Go to Windows Start Menu and select Geosoft Desktop Applications and then License and then Setup License. The Geosoft License Manager dialog will be displayed.
- Enter you license key.
- Click Internet.
The Sign-in with your Geosoft ID dialog is displayed. - Enter your Geosoft ID and password.
- Click Sign In.
Notes:
Depending on what version of Geosoft software you are running both Steps 1 above might be slightly different with one of the following options:
Start > All Programs > Geosoft > [Geosoft Product] > License > Park
Start > All Programs > [Geosoft Product] > License > Park license