Autodesk Network License Not Available Error 85440 -

Troubleshooting the "Autodesk Network License Not Available Error 85440"

Part 3: Immediate Troubleshooting (Quick Win Checklist)

4. Review Firewall and Antivirus Settings

Option C: Edit the HOSTS file (last resort)

On remote laptops, edit C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts as Administrator. Add:

If you are sure you need a network license, contact your IT admin to: autodesk network license not available error 85440

• Open LMTOOLS on the server.
• Go to the Server Status tab.
• Click Perform Status Enquiry.
• Look for the line: Users of [Product]: (Total of X licenses issued; Total of X licenses in use).
• The Fix: If "licenses in use" equals "licenses issued," you have run out. You need to wait for a user to close their software or purchase more licenses.

Disable firewall or antivirus software: