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    Common installation and licensing issues

    DRAINS requires valid licensing files 'Drains.duc' and 'Drains.txt' to be located in 'C:/ProgramData/Drains' (NOT 'C:/Program Files/Drains'). You can find these files included on your USB received when purchasing DRAINS, or in an email from Watercom when renewing updates and support.

    Helpful resources:

    • View our Installation & Troubleshooting Guides page to download PDF guides for DRAINS USB Licences, Cloud Subscriptions, HASP USB Licences, Online Training Licences and more.

    Common problems:

    Message: "It appears that your updates and support have expired and you are not authorised to install this version of DRAINS". arrowup6

    Your 'Drains.duc' and 'Drains.txt' licence files are out of date. If you have current updates and support, you need to first update these with your current licence files before installing DRAINS. Remove the licence files if you want to install the Demo version of DRAINS.

    Message: "This is the demonstration version of DRAINS", even though you have your DRAINS USB dongle plugged in. arrowup6

    You do not have the 'Drains.duc' and 'Drains.txt' license files located in 'C:/ProgramData/Drains'.

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