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License Removal

Users may choose to remove expired or deprecated license files altogether to ensure the uptake of a new license file.

Windows

# Launch the *Services* Control Panel (may be in the *Administrative Tools* sub-folder).
# Locate and select the <b><nop>OpenLink Virtuoso</b> service.
# Click the *Stop* icon.
# Locate and select the <b><nop>OpenLink License Manager</b> service.
# Click the *Stop* icon.
# Launch the Windows Search utility, from the Start menu.
# Search for all files with the name <b><code>virtuoso.lic</code></b>.
# Drag all found licenses to the Recycle Bin.
# Empty the Recycle Bin