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Overview

The LM-X Reset System Clock tool utility (lmxresetsystemclock) is a vital tool utility within the LM-X License Manager SDK designed to assist end users who encounter issues with the system clock check mechanism. This tool 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 toolutility'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 tool utility is to fix modification timestamps on files that are critical for the system clock check. This tool utility is beneficial for end users experiencing difficulties with license validation due to altered or incorrect system clock settings. By correcting these timestamps, the tool utility ensures that the license continues to function correctly without triggering false violations of license terms due to time discrepancies. Although the LM-X Reset System Clock tool utility is intended for use by end users, its distribution to end users is controlled by the vendor.

Usage

To use the LM-X Reset System Clock toolutility, end users should run the tool utility from the command line. This process is straightforward and provides immediate feedback on the actions taken by the toolutility.

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

Number of fixes: 1
/tmp/file

Important considerations

• Repeated use: While this tool 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 toolutility.
• 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.

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