If the splash screen hangs or "Error 6" continues after fixing the license server, a corrupt registry key may be the culprit. SOLIDWORKS Registry Reset
If your antivirus has "quarantined" parts of the activator, the server will never start correctly.
The specific "Error 6" label often points to issues. In the context of "SolidSquad" activation tools used for older software like SOLIDWORKS 2018, these failures generally stem from: Team Solidsquad Solidworks 2018 Error 6
: Leftover license files from previous installations can conflict with new activation attempts. Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Guide 1. Clean the Licensing Environment
With the environment cleaned and ports open, re-initialize the service. Go back to your activator folder. Right-click server_install.bat and . If the splash screen hangs or "Error 6"
: The license manager typically communicates via ports 25734 and 25735 (or 27000 for FLEXnet). If the Windows Firewall blocks these, the client software will fail to obtain a license.
Ensure the system allows license communication through the necessary ports. Open . Create a new Inbound Rule and Outbound Rule for Ports . In the context of "SolidSquad" activation tools used
Navigate to your licensing server folder (often located where you extracted the activation tools).
Extract the activation files again from the original source.
Specify ports 25734 , 25735 , and 27000 to allow the connection.