Feb 10, 2026
In this article we explain the error message error message:
This license's maintenance period does not entitle you to use this release of GeoStudio. Install an older version of GeoStudio or renew maintenance to use this license.
This error is typically encountered when upgrading or installing a new version of GeoStudio and can be seen in the 'License Management' dialog box.


Cause
- Using any given GeoStudio release requires a license with valid software maintenance.
- Software maintenance entitles you to use any new release of GeoStudio during the active maintenance period.
- Software maintenance also gives you access to priority technical support for installing and using the software.
- When software maintenance expires, renewal is optional.
Steps to Resolve
- If you want to use the newer version of GeoStudio, you will need to renew the software maintenance for your license.
- If you do not want to renew your software maintenance, you will need to install an older version of GeoStudio that your license supports.
- Licenses with maintenance expired over 2 years cannot be renewed and a new license must be purchased.
- When a GeoStudio version retires, all downloads are removed from availability. If you want to install an older version, you must use your archived copy of the installer.

