Updating your Autodesk Licensing Service

Question: 

How to update your Autodesk Licensing Service

Answer:

To update the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service on Windows, you can follow these steps:

1. Open the Autodesk Access app: Launch the Autodesk Access app by searching for it in the Start menu or clicking on its shortcut icon in your system tray.

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2. Sign into Autodesk Access using your Autodesk account credentials (email address and password) to sign in.

3. Check for updates: Once signed in, scroll through the updates within the Autodesk Access app. It will automatically check for any available updates for all installed Autodesk products, including the licensing service.

4. Update the Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service: If an update is available for the Autodesk Licensing Service, you will see it listed under the updates section. Click on the "Update" button next to it to initiate the update process.

5. Follow installation prompts: A new window or dialogue box will appear with instructions for installing the update. Follow these prompts and accept any terms and conditions if prompted.

6. Wait for the installation to complete: The update process may take a few minutes depending on your internet connection speed and system performance. It is important not to interrupt or close the installation process until it has finished.

7. Restart your computer (if required): After successfully installing the update, you may be prompted to restart your computer for changes to take effect. If so, save any unsaved work and click on "Restart Now."

After restarting your computer, you should have the latest version of Autodesk Desktop Licensing Service installed on Windows.

It's worth noting that these instructions are general guidelines and may vary slightly depending on specific versions of Autodesk software or variations in user interface elements. Therefore, always refer to official documentation or contact Autodesk support if you encounter any issues during the update process.

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