Can you reactivate a deactivated computer?

I have a desktop machine with Matlab installed. I have a Standard- designated computer license. I have just bought a laptop which i'd also like to install Matlab. However i am not allowed to use it unless i deactivate my desktop machine.

My questions is: If i deactivate my desktop and activate my laptop, can i switch back if necessary? And if so can i do all of the deactivation within my online account? thanks

Answer 1

[Image Analyst]

Yes you can, though I believe there is a certain number of switches per year that you are allowed to do, like 10 or something.

[Walter Roberson]

4 switches per year usually.

"Standard" (commercial) licenses are typically Named User licenses, which allow four simultaneous installations -- but Designated Computer licenses are available and would only permit a single simultaneous installation.

[Andy]

Where can i find this documented? After the last switch i am guessing it just stays locked to that machine. Does it auto unlock at the start of the license renewal? thanks

[Walter Roberson]

In the license_agreement.txt file, the current version says,

1.1. Individual License Option

    (ii) A Named User may install the Programs on up to four (4) different
    Computers but may not use a Program on more than two (2) Computers
    simultaneously, except that Student and Home Licenses are limited to a
    single Computer. 

    (iii) The Licensee may redesignate the Named User authorized to use a
    Program, whether temporarily or not, up to four (4) times in any twelve
    (12) month period, except that Student and Home Licenses are not
    transferable.

    1.2. Designated Computer License Option 

    (iv) The Licensee may redesignate the Computer, whether temporarily or not,
    up to four (4) times in any twelve (12) month period. 

    1.3. Network Named User License Option 

    (vi) The Licensee may redesignate the Named Users for a Program, whether
    temporarily or not, up to four (4) times in any twelve (12) month period.

[Andy]

thanks a lot for all of your responses