This error usually indicates that the activator cannot find specific registry keys, cannot stop the existing licensing service, or is being blocked by your system's security settings. What Causes SolidWorks 2018 Error 6?
in your antivirus for your SolidWorks installation and activator directories.
Windows Defender or third-party antivirus software has quarantined the activator files. solidworks 2018 activator ssq error 6
Do you have any of SolidWorks installed on this PC?
The script does not have administrator privileges to modify the Windows Registry. This error usually indicates that the activator cannot
Security software frequently flags activator tools as false positives, blocking execution. Open or your third-party antivirus. Go to Virus & threat protection settings . Turn off Real-time protection temporarily.
before running the activator and installing the software. cannot stop the existing licensing service
Navigate to: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\FLEXlm License Manager