This instruction and license imply that you are installing ANSYS on C: drive.
If you're using different drive for installations, be sure to change license path in ansyslmd.ini
1. If you don't have ANSYS License Service from previous ANSYS installations, go to 3.
2. Uninstall or disable ANSYS License Server.
To uninstall ANSYS License Server: 2.a. In CMD mode, go to c:\Program Files\ANSYS Inc\Shared Files\Licensing\ and run ansysli_server.exe -k uninstall Restart your computer. Remove ANSYS, Inc. License Manager folder from the Start Menu. To stop ANSYS License Server: 2.b. Run services.msc, find ANSYS License Server, RMB > properties > Startup type = disabled. Restart your computer.