[Case 1] End User Computer / License Hosted Locally / Installing the Latest Version


You have selected the right case if...  

   - Your license is hosted locally (with USB key directly plugged in or softdongle loaded to your local computer)

   - You will install the latest version to your local computer now.

* Note that the following process can be used to update (or activatie) any PTV Vissim, PTV Visum, and PTV Vistro licenses.

<Step 1> Install the latest software version

  You can find detailed instructions on the software installation process from following links:

  - PTV Vissim Installation

  - PTV Visum Installation

  *   The latest version is 2021.
  **  You can install multiple versions on the same computer.

<Step 2> Apply License Update

Here are steps that you will need to follow:

 (1) Launch new version(s) of PTV software that you have installed. And look for a "new license update (activation) available" notification at the right-bottom corner as shown below. (Version 2021 or newer)

 (2) If you see notification availability message, click on it to start license update process. 

 (3) Then, you will see "An update is available for this license" window. Select "Update license" option to proceed.

 (4) License update window will be launched and apply all available updates and it may will take couple of minutes. 

      Wait until the process is completed.

 (5) When the activation process is completed, click "Close" button and also close "License Manager" application.

<Step 3> Restart the Software

Once you go through all steps above, restart the software and start using it. And make sure that the license update is applied properly.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact us at the PTV America technical support.