Q: What can I do when SolidWorks tells me the Student Edition has expired?

Answer

1. Open File Explorer and go to C:\ProgramData\FLEXnet.
2. Rename the FLEXnet folder to something like FLEXnet_old.

   The ProgramData folder is a hidden folder. You can either use 'Folder options' to show hidden folders, or you can type C:\ProgramData directly on to the address bar and then press Enter to access this folder. From there you will be able to locate the FLEXnet folder.

3. Try again to activate the license.