How to Get Your CPU-ID

MicroStation V8i: From the Axiom pull-down menu choose "Get my computer's CPU-ID"

MicroStation CONNECT or later: From the Axiom ribbon choose "Get My Computer's CPU-ID"

Alternately: Double-click on CPUID2.EXE from either C:\Program Files (x86)\Axiom\V8\ or C:\Program Files\Axiom\V10\.

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• I recently bought my Axiom software but when I try to load it, I get an information box that says my temporary license has expired.

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• When I attempt to run the CPUID2. exe program, I get an error message about permissions. What does that mean?

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• When I start an Axiom application, I get an error message about having the wrong license version.

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