ANSYS License Manager firewall exceptions may need to be added. (For reference, Fluent and Ansoft LM exceptions are included at the bottom.) Check that firewall exceptions are in place for the executables listed below. Files to add are found in the directory: C:Program FilesANSYS IncShared FilesLicensingwinx64 or win32 or ntx86 SERVER-side Exceptions: 1. lmgrd.exe 2. ansyslmd.exe 3. ansysli_server.exe 4. ansysli_monitor.exe 5. ansysli_client.exe CLIENT-side Exception: 1. ansysli_client.exe Fluent License Manager Files to add are found in the directory: C:Fluent.IncFSLM10.8ntx86 or winx64 SERVER-side Exceptions: 1. fluentlm.exe 2. lmgrd.exe 3. icem_cfd.exe (For Icepak and other Ice* Products) 4. artwork.exe (For Gerber file import) 5. ilight.exe (If running Fieldview ) Ansoft License Manager Files to add are found in the directory: C:Program FilesAnsoftflexlm or C:Program Files (x86)Ansoftflexlm SERVER-side Exceptions: 1. ansoftd.exe 2. lmgrd.exe