This comment thread is a mess. Here's the entire collaboration including my own extra mile with the local firewall which always seems to work for everything I install now and especially for Adobe product when countless people are having issues with that. Thanks to everyone's contribution!1. Disable NIC2. Install the software3. Copy VERSION.DLL to C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Autodesk Shared\AdskLicensing\Current\AdskLicensingAgent\4. Run firewall powershell script. Launch Powershell ISE as admin$AppName = "AutoCAD 2025"$BasePath1 = "C:\Program Files\Autodesk"$BasePath2 = "C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Autodesk Shared"function InsertRules(){param ($FileName,$ExePath)Get-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block $AppName $FileName out" -ErrorVariable ProcessError -erroraction 'silentlycontinue' | Out-NullIf ($ProcessError) {Write-Output "Creating $AppName $FileName firewall rules"New-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block $AppName $FileName out" -Direction Outbound -Program "$ExePath" -Profile Any -Action Block | Out-NullNew-NetFirewallRule -DisplayName "Block $AppName $FileName in" -Direction Inbound -Program "$ExePath" -Profile Any -Action Block | Out-Null}}foreach($application in (Get-ChildItem -Path $BasePath1 -Filter "*.exe" -Recurse -force -file)){InsertRules $application.Name $application.FullName}foreach($application in (Get-ChildItem -Path $BasePath2 -Filter "*.exe" -Recurse -force -file)){InsertRules $application.Name $application.FullName}5. Add the following strings to your hosts file in "C:\Windows\system32\drivers\etc\":127.0.0.1 126114-app1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 94175-app1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 94184-app2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 96579-lbal1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 a.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 acamp.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 adeskdi3.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 adeskdmzpdc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 adeskgate.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 adesknews2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 adeskout.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 adobeereg.com127.0.0.1 adppa-jarvis-external-alb-1673348206.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com127.0.0.1 adsknateur.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 amernetlog.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 api.digital-help-prd.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 app5.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 aprimo-relay1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 aprimo-relay2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 aprimo-relay3.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 aprimo-relay4.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ase.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ase-cdn-stg.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 assets.delivery.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 autodesk.ca127.0.0.1 autodesk.de127.0.0.1 autodesk.dk127.0.0.1 autodesk.es127.0.0.1 autodesk.fi127.0.0.1 autodesk.pl127.0.0.1 autosketch.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 b.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 blues.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 c.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 cbuanprd.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 cbuanprhcllb.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 cbuanqa2lb.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ci3dwsdev-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ci3dwsprd-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ci3dwsstg-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 community.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 cut.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 cvsprd01.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 d.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 d391vignoct45n.cloudfront.net127.0.0.1 discussion.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 e.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 eur.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 extcidev.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 extciqa.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 extupg.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 f.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 ftp2b.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ftp-users.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 g.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 genuine-software*.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 genuine-software.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 genuine-software1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 genuine-software2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 genuine-software3.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 genuine-stage.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 gisdmzpdc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 h.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 hqaribasrf04.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hqmgwww01.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hqmgwww04.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hqmobileweb01.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hqprxsrftrn.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hqpsweb01.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hubdev-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hubprd-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 hubstg-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 i.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 itappprd01-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 itappprd02-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 its.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 j.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 jdevextv-new.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 jp.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 jstgextv-new.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 jstgintv-new.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 k.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 l.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 lbsvzw.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 lbsvzw1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 lbsvzw2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 library.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 liveupdate.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 locationservices.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 lsctsol04.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 m.gtld-servers.net127.0.0.1 mail-relay.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 mneprdext-svc.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 mut.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 nbugma-dmz.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ns1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ns2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ns3.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ns4.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ns5.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 nut.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 otwdownloads.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 otw-new.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 partnercenter.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 partnerproducts.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 paste.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 pedidrq.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 pediqrx.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 petars1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 petcp11ia-2nat.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 petcr12ihsrp2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 phxgciv.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 phxgciv_dr.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 planix3d.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 pointa.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 register.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 registerallied-pr.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 registeronce.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 salestraining.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 searchnews.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 shop.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 spamster-bulk.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 sswwwp.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 trialdownload.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 usa.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetcr12ie_198.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetcr12if.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetcr12if_198.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetcrs12ia_ib_vlan500_2_hsrp.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetcrs12ia_vlan500_2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetcrs12ib_vlan500_2.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 uspetne06ia_ib_untrust_dip7.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 usrelay.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 ussclout1.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 vzwlpsrel.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 vzwlpstst.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 web.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 webservices.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 wormhole.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 www.autodesk.com127.0.0.1 www3.autodesk.com6. Create a new folder: C:\FlexLMCopy LICENSE.DAT to FlexLM and change "this_host" in LICENSE.DAT to your host name (computer name)Copy the LicenseServer folder to C:\FlexLM (structure should be C:\FlexLM\LicenseServer)*Files found in ISO under the MAGNiTUDE folder(I performed these exact steps so I laid them out as is. This can probably be streamlined by not running lmgrd.exe at all and just setting up the service and running it)7. Run lmgrd.exe as admin. Two CMD windows should pop up, keep them runningRun lmtools.exe as adminMake sure "Configuration Using Services" is selectedGo to the "Config Services" tabBrowse to the files for lmgrd and license.datCheck the boxes to "Use Services" and "Start Server at Power Up"Finally hit the "Save Service" button to actually create the Windows serviceFully close lmtools.exeGo to services and start the newly created serviceRun lmtools.exe as admin again, go to Server status tab and click Perform Status EnquiryVerify licenses state 2 issued, 0 usedClose lmtools.exe8. Run the software and choose:License type: Use a network licenseLicense server model: Single License ServerName of the server: 27080@your_host_name9. In case software has no GUI - Add environment variable ADSKFLEX_LICENSE_FILE and set value 27080@your_host_name10. Finally close out of everything including the CMD windows. Stop the new service. Restart the new service. Enable NIC. Cross your fingers and pray to whatever you may or may not find holy