Unable to checkout 'intelqsimstarter' license

[IsaacDeSantiago]

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?

[DrRussMeierMSOE]

Isaac, 

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. 

[paveetirrasrie_Intel]

Hello Isaac,

Good day.

Kindly do let me know if the previous reply by our Contributor helped you moved forward.

Regards,

Pavee