This page is related to key-based licenses — a regular license type. For information on the new ID-based license type, see SmartBear ID-based Licenses.
TestLeft’s licensing modules detect changes made to the system time in order to prevent attempts to extend time-limited licenses. Therefore, it is important to ensure that the computer time and date are set correctly prior to installing TestLeft.
If the licensing modules detect a change of the system time on your computer, you will see a message box informing you about the problem. For example, the problem occurs if you have manually rolled back the system time on your computer after having installed TestLeft.
If the time change is part of your test plan, we recommend that you restore the correct time at the end of the test run.
If you get the message informing you about the time change, try doing the following:
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On your computer, set the date and time that match your time zone and then restart your computer.
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If the problem is not solved:
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Set the date and time that you had when installing TestLeft on your computer. If you do not remember the exact date and time, set approximate values that are later than the date and time of installation.
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Restart your computer.
Note: This solution is temporary as it may be inconvenient to have an incorrect date and time on your computer. Contact the SmartBear Support Team for a persistent solution. -
If you were able to restore the license successfully, consider deactivating it from the current computer and moving it to some other machine on which the time is not changed. For more information on deactivating your license and moving it, see Deactivating and Moving Licenses.
To resolve the problem, you can also use the Licensing Troubleshooter on SmartBear’s web site:
The troubleshooter will also help you collect information needed to submit a request to the SmartBear Support Team.