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Deactivate HydroSym License

If you need to remove your HydroSym license for any reason, you can do so using the LicenseTool.exe utility that comes installed with HydroSym. This guide will walk you through the steps to deactivate your license.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have access to the LicenseTool.exe utility, which is installed by default alongside HydroSym in the following directory:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Paro\HydroSym

Steps to Deactivate License

  1. Open Command Prompt: Press Win + R, type cmd, and press Enter to open the Command Prompt. Windows Run dialog

  2. Navigate to LicenseTool.exe Directory: Change the directory to where LicenseTool.exe is located. Use the following command:

    cd "C:\Program Files (x86)\Paro\HydroSym"
    

    Windows Command Prompt

  3. Deactivate License: To deactivate the license, simply run the following command:

    LicenseTool.exe deactivate
    

    Windows Command Prompt executing LicenseTool.exe deactivate

    This will deactivate your HydroSym license.

Removing License Activation Forcefully

If you encounter issues with regular deactivation, you can use the -e parameter to forcefully delete the activation associated with your license.

  1. Forcefully Delete Activation: Run the following command with the -e parameter:

    LicenseTool.exe deactivate -e
    

    Windows Command Prompt executing LicensTool.exe deactivate -e

    This will forcefully delete the activation associated with your HydroSym license.

Conclusion

Following these steps will allow you to remove your HydroSym license using the LicenseTool.exe utility. Remember, if you encounter any issues or have questions, feel free to reach out for assistance.