Visual Studio throws 'Invalid License Exception' when I debug my program on a target machine.
Cause - There is a runtime deployment file (*rt.lic) included in project which does not support Visual Studio IDE or debuggers.
Short Term Solution (up to 30 days)
Testing and Debug on Target Machines-
Remove the (*.lic) runtime license from the target machine.
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Install unlicensed Trial/Evaluation version (10 days)
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Get Trial Extension
for another 10 days
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Install licensed version, register but do not activate
(10 days)
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Add the (*.lic) runtime license on the target
machine
Testing and Debug on Target MachinesLong Term Solution (over 30 days)
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Remove (*.lic) runtime license file
from target machine
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Deactivate and Move a
license from another computer.
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Install licensed version on target computer
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Activate target computer
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Deactivate when complete
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Add (*.lic) runtime license on target machine
Testing and Debug on Target MachinesPermanent Test/Debugging
The Single Edition License
will grant have permanent testing/debugging capabilities on a target machine