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Manual Setup: USB Portable License (32-Bit Windows)

This section summarizes the manual process for installing the license USB driver and redeeming and activating your license on a 32-bit Windows computer. If you need to set up licensing for a 64-bit Windows computer, see Activate Your License: 64-Bit Windows.

Step 1: Install Keysight License USB Driver

For each computer that will share the USB key, complete the following steps to download and install the FlexNet FLEXID-10 USB key driver.

  1. With BenchVue version 2019 and later, the appropriate USB driver was installed as part of the BenchVue installation. If the driver is missing or is corrupt, go to Keysight Licensing USB Driver and select the download link for "Keysight Licensing USB Driver for Windows 32".

  2. Save the .ZIP archive file to your local computer and make sure to note the location.

  3. Extract the archive file to a convenient location on your computer and execute Setup32.exe (for 32-bit Windows).

  4. Follow the installer prompts as they are displayed, accepting the default values.

CAUTION: As part of the BenchVue installation, the required version of the USB driver was installed on your computer. Note that newer versions of the USB driver may cause the BenchVue license to stop working; therefore, do NOT download and install newer versions of the USB driver from the manufacturer's web site (Wibu-Systems).

The only version of the WibuKey USB driver that is compatible with the BenchVue license server is WibuKey version 6.30b; newer versions of this driver are NOT compatible.

Step 2: Redeem Your License

Once you have purchased your software license, you will receive a Software Entitlement Certificate from Keysight via e-mail. You will then redeem the entitlement certificate from within BenchVue and you will receive an e-mail with a software license (*.lic) file attached.

This section summarizes the process for redeeming your license on a 32-bit Windows computer.

  1. Go to www.keysight.com/find/BenchVue to purchase a Software Entitlement Certificate for the desired BenchVue applications. You can choose either paper or electronic delivery of your entitlement certificate.

  2. After you have received your entitlement certificate, note the Order Number and Certificate Number. You will need these numbers later in this procedure.



  3. Launch BenchVue to perform the next steps redeem and activate your license.

  4. After connecting your instrument, confirm that it was properly discovered and added to the Instrument Panel. For more information on connecting instruments, see Connecting Your Instruments.

    Right-click on the instrument icon and select "Licensing" to view the Activate BenchVue Licenses dialog.



    Note: You can also access the Activate BenchVue Licenses dialog from the (1) global Settings menu and (2) Manage Instrument Panel menu

  5. From the Activate BenchVue Licenses dialog, click "Redeem" to begin the process to redeem your license (internet connection required). You will be directed to the Keysight Software Manager (KSM) web site, which will open in your default web browser. You will need to provide the Order Number and Certificate Number from the entitlement certificate (see Step 2 above). In addition, you will need to provide the Host ID for your USB key – the Host ID (also the serial number) is printed directly on the USB key itself and has the form "10-0RESF13B" (see below).

              

    Note: If you are a first-time user of KSM, you will be required to complete a one-time registration on the web site.



  6. Your software license has now been redeemed. You will receive an e-mail from Keysight with a software license file (*.lic) attached. Save the license file to the following location on your local computer – C:\ProgramData\Keysight\Licensing\Licenses\Other.

Note: You will need repeat steps 3 through 6 above to install the software license file on each computer that will share the USB key.

Step 3: Activate Your License

To activate your license, insert the USB (dongle) key into a USB port on your computer. Note that it may take some time before your computer detects the USB key and you might be asked to restart the BenchVue application.

Note: If you have not already installed the BenchVue application for your instrument, go to the Applications view located at the top of the BenchVue interface (Home > Applications).

Refresh Your Licensing Status

After you have installed a license, it may take some time for the application to detect the recently installed license. Alternatively, you may manually refresh your licensing status.

Right-click on the instrument icon and click "Refresh Licenses".