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Configuring the Private License Server on Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and above
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Main article: Using a Private Server License
The security model for Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 2003 Server andWindows 2008 Server operating systems does not allow the icon for a Windows Service to be displayed while you are remote connecting into a computer that has that service:
* Windows 7 and WindowsVista – the security model does not allow the Altium Designer Private License Server to create a tray icon. In order to manage licenses, the server must be launched as an application.
* Windows2003/2008 Server – when you connect to a Windows 2003 or Windows 2008 Server through terminal services, the service is not allowed to interact with the desktop and therefore the service icon is notvisible.
If you install the Altium Designer Private License Server on a machine with one of these operating systems, you will need to follow the steps below in order to administer the licenses.
1. Stopthe license service via the Windows Services console. Access this console from the Windows Control Panel by double-clicking on the Administrative Tools entry, then double-clicking on the Servicesentry.
2. Launch the server in "Application mode". From the command line, type: "C:\Program Files\Altium Designer\DXPSecurityService.exe" /app (replace the drive letter as appropriate for where youhave installed the Private License Server software). Ensure that the /app parameter is specified outside the double-quote marks, and that there is a space character between the " and the / exactly asshown.
3. The security server is now running in application mode and the icon appears in the system tray. Double click on the icon to open the Licensing dialog.
4. Add your Private Server...