Autodesk Network License Not Available Error 85440 ›
Here’s a useful technical write-up on the Autodesk Network License Not Available Error 85440, including causes, symptoms, and step-by-step resolution.
Step 1: Check Basic Network Connectivity
On the affected workstation, open Command Prompt as Administrator. autodesk network license not available error 85440
Step A: Open TCP Ports
Autodesk NLM communicates using specific TCP ports. By default, these are 2080 (for lmgrd) and 27000-27009 (for the vendor daemon adskflex). Here’s a useful technical write-up on the Autodesk
- Open the Command Prompt (CMD) on the client computer.
- Type
ping [ServerName](replace[ServerName]with the actual name or IP address of your license server). - The Fix: If the ping times out, you have a general network issue (firewall, VPN, or cabling). The Autodesk software cannot fix this; your IT department must resolve the network connection.
Windows * Open the Windows File Explorer. * Go to the folder: C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\AdskLicensing. * Open the Command Prompt (CMD) on the client computer
- Stop the Autodesk License Server service.
- Backup
C:\Autodesk\Network License Manager\licenses\*.lic - Reinstall the same version of NLM (from Autodesk Account).
- Restore the license file.
- Restart the service.
Download the latest version of the Autodesk Network License Manager for your OS (Windows, Linux, or macOS).
Cause #2: Firewall or Port Blocking
The client can find the server, but the network packets are being dropped.
If the server is updated and running, address client-specific configurations: Reset License Type Autodesk Licensing Support Tool