Overview

The LM-X Reset System Clock utility (lmxresetsystemclock) is a vital utility within the LM-X License Manager SDK designed to assist end users who encounter issues with the system clock check mechanism. This utility helps in rectifying the file system's timestamps, which is crucial for licenses that are secured through system clock validation.

This page provides a comprehensive overview of the LM-X Reset System Clock utility's functionality and usage, ensuring end users can effectively address and resolve licensing issues related to the system clock.

Purpose

The purpose of the LM-X Reset System Clock utility is to fix modification timestamps on files that are critical for the system clock check. This utility is beneficial for end users experiencing difficulties with license validation due to altered or incorrect system clock settings. By correcting these timestamps, the utility ensures that the license continues to function correctly without triggering false violations of license terms due to time discrepancies. 

Usage

To use the LM-X Reset System Clock utility, end users should run the utility from a command line. This process is straightforward and provides immediate feedback on the actions taken by the utility. To avoid issues with resetting the system clock, the LM-X Reset System Clock utility should be run by the same user that is experiencing problems related to the system clock.

$ ./lmxresetsystemclock                                 
LM-X Reset System Clock Utility v5.5.6
Copyright (C) 2002-2024 X-Formation. All rights reserved.

Number of fixes: 1
/tmp/file

Although the LM-X Reset System Clock utility doesn't use Network Time Protocol (NTP) to correct the time, it does use NTP to check whether the system clock is incorrect prior to taking action to correct it. 

Important considerations

  • Repeated use: While this utility can be used multiple times, it's important for end users to monitor their system clock settings closely to avoid frequent dependencies on this utility.
  • System Clock Check documentation: For more detailed information on how the LM-X licensing system utilizes the system clock check, refer to the system clock check documentation.
  • Compliance and security: Users should ensure their actions remain compliant with the terms of their licensing agreement, especially regarding the manipulation of system and file timestamps.