I applied for and received a free license to download and use COBOL-IT\\Microfocus Visual COBOL for Visual Studio.  I was able to download the software and it does open Visual Studio but there is a application error message “Visual COBOL for Visual Studio does not have a valid license” and when I attempt to create a new COBOL project it throws an error “Class is not licensed for us.”

I tried entering the Serial number from the email I got from PRO-SoftwareLicensesDownloads@microfocus.com and I tried entering the file name and path for the license file and get the “Error installing licenses…” message.

I have provided screen shots attached that shows the steps I took.

 If anyone can help I would appreciate it.community.microfocus.com/.../My-installation-steps-performed-for-COBOL_2D00_IT_2D00_Display.docx

What is the name of your license file?

Close Visual Studio and run the License Administration tool from the Micro Focus License Manager folder on the Windows start menu.

Make sure the license file is not on a network drive and navigate to it on the Install screen and try to install it.
Does it work from there?

If not, then please send me an email at cglazier@opentext.com and attach the license file to the email and I will take a look. Thanks