Invalid Inconsistent License Key 8 544 0 Solidworks 2020 Work -

The SOLIDWORKS error code -8, 544, 0 indicates an "Invalid (inconsistent) license key". This typically means

  1. Open the SOLIDWORKS License Manager Client from your Start Menu.
  2. Check the "Server List." If the server name is listed as 25734@YourOldServerName or just YourServer (without port), change it to:

    Locate the SolidWorks PDM folder and find a file named stored procs or storedrox. The SOLIDWORKS error code -8, 544, 0 indicates

    Add-ins: If the error only appears for specific features like CAM, go to Tools > Add-ins and uncheck the problematic add-on to stop the error from appearing at startup. Open the SOLIDWORKS License Manager Client from your

    Right-click each instance and select End task followed by End process. Rename Conflicting Files: The SOLIDWORKS error code -8

    Confirm that both machines are on the same network and you can successfully the server from the client. Add inbound and outbound firewall exceptions for TCP ports 25734 and 25735 , which are used by the SNL Manager. Resolve Component Mismatch