Relying on OrCAD 10.5 and its finicky license file is a risk. Consider these options:
: You can select the Install License Server option in the wizard and browse to the directory containing your license.dat file. Orcad 10.5 License File
To activate OrCAD 10.5, you must install a license manager and point it to your specific .dat file. Relying on OrCAD 10
OrCAD 10.5 license files often use version 8.0 or 9.2 of FLEXlm . Features may include: Capture , Capture_CIS , PSpice_Advisor , PCB_Design_Expert , SPECCTRA , etc. Orcad 10.5 License File