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Removing Existing Legacy Licenses
Before migrating to cloud-based licensing, you must remove your existing licenses.

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License Client
- License Client Overview
  Use the License Client to activate, review, and update licenses on a client device or a GE USB hardware key. The License Client can retrieve licenses from the GE Cloud License Server, a Local License Server on your intranet, or a GE USB hardware key.
- Installing the License Client
  You must install the License Client on all client devices that require GE software licenses.
- Removing Existing Legacy Licenses
  Before migrating to cloud-based licensing, you must remove your existing licenses.
- Upgrading Legacy Licenses
  If you received an upgrade file for a legacy license, you can use that file to update the legacy license instead of the License Client.
- Viewing the Audit Log
  The ProficyLicenseClient_Audit.log file provides details about operations performed on the License Client.
- Viewing Licenses
  The View Licenses tab displays information about licenses on this computer. You can display license information for all products or a particular product.
- Activating Licenses
- Returning Licenses
- Completing Offline Processes
- Advanced Tab Functions
  Use the Advanced tab to refresh and clean licenses, update application settings, and download the latest License Client to a computer.
- Command-Line Operations
Local License Server
USB keys
FAQs and Troubleshooting

Removing Existing Legacy Licenses

Before migrating to cloud-based licensing, you must remove your existing licenses.

Procedure

Stop all GE software products on your computer.
Remove any hardware keys that are plugged into your computer.
Uninstall keyless licenses using the Windows Control Panel.