Install the Network License Activation Utility
 
 
 

Install the Network License Activation utility so you will be able to obtain a license file over the internet.

To install the Network License Activation utility

  1. In the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard, click Install Tools and Utilities.
  2. On the Welcome to the AutoCAD 2008 Installation wizard page, click Next.
  3. Review the Autodesk software license agreement for your country or region. You must accept this agreement to procede with the installation. Choose your country or region, click I Accept, and then click Next.
    NoteIf you do not agree to the terms of the license and wish to terminate the installation, click Cancel.
  4. On the Select the Items to Install page, make sure Network License Activation Utility is selected and click Next.
  5. On the Review - Configure - Install page, click Configure.
  6. Click the Network License Activation Utility tab.
  7. On the Set Up Network License Activation Utility page, either accept the default installation path (C:\Program Files\Autodesk\NLA\) or click Browse to specify a different path. If you enter a path that does not exist, a new folder is created using the name and location you provide. Click Next.
  8. On the On Line Access Tools page, click Next to install the Network License Activation Utility and any other selected tools and utilities.
  9. When the Installation Complete page displays, click Finish.