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New ContributorUnable to checkout 'intelqsimstarter' license
Hello! Good morning from here.
I downloaded Quartus Prime Version 24.1std.0 Build 1077 03/04/2025 SC Lite Edition and I'm having an issue when trying to run a Unversity Program VWF file. It displays the following error: Failure to obtain a Verilog simulation license. Unable to checkout 'intelqsimstarter' license.
I'm trying to use it for academic purpose, that's why I downloaded that version, because I thought it was free. Isn't that simulation included in the free plan? Is there any way to get a free license for that purpose?
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paveetirrasrie_AlteraFrequent Contributor
Hello Isaac,
Good day.
Kindly do let me know if the previous reply by our Contributor helped you moved forward.
Regards,
Pavee
DrRussMeierMSOEIsaac,
The Questa-Sim software requires a free license. Return to the Quartus Prime Lite download page and scroll down to the section labeled Additional Resources. You will see a bullet called "Request a License from the..."
Now, with my students, I found we don't actually have to do that process. Instead, we have this workflow on Microsoft Windows:- Use Quartus --> Tools --> License Setup --> Get No Cost Licenses
- After acquiring a license file, a confirmation dialog will appear with the pathname of the file. Mouse highlight and copy that path name.
- Ensure Use LM_LICENSE_FILE_variable is checked in the same dialog box
- Open the Command Prompt application.
- In Command Prompt: setx LM_LICENSE_FILE <<paste in path>>
- Reboot computer
- Use Quartus --> Tools --> License Setup
- Ensure the Use LM_LICENSE_FILE checkbox is checked. It should be prepopulated with your path name now.
