Authorizing with .prvs file - exceeded max copies error

curtvprice

I created a new 10.8.1 authorization file (.prvs) for ArcMap using myEsri and have been using it for multiple desktops. I am getting an error "Authorization denied because request would have exceeded max copies for the following authorzation number(s):". Is a .prvs file only good for one authorization now? In the past I've used it (using silent installs) for multiple desktops successfully.

Is there a new workflow to make a .prvs file I can use on multiple desktops (each checking out a single-use license of course).

AmnoyAm

I don't think it's the provisioning file that has the limitation.  You should be able to use the provisioning file as many times as you wish.  However, you may have reached the maximum number of license for one or more feature you're attempting to authorize.  For example, if you have 3 Desktop Advanced license, you can authorize it 3 times.  Additional attempts will fail.