Clean Machine

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## Clean Machine

Command | Tool-Bar | Menu | Hot-Key | Shell
Clean Test Machine |  | Tools > Clean Machine... | Ctrl + L | N/A

This command is an aid to development and debugging your licensed application. While you are integrating the license into your application, you may need to restore the main license file to its original state, which will cause it to become out of sync with the Alias Files. This command cleans up all Alias Files and Virgin Registry Data.

Before using this command, you must ensure the license project (for which you want to perform the clean) is open and active.

When you invoke this command, you will be prompted to choose the Main License File Folder. Select the directory where the (compiled) Main License File which your application is accessing is located. This may be in the application installation directory or elsewhere.

Once the command is successfully executed, a report form like the following will appear informing you of the outcome of the cleaning operation: