Windows 11 features like Core Isolation or VPNs can mask your true MAC address, rendering the license file invalid.
The error is not just a simple "permission denied" but a general access violation, often stemming from deeper conflicts within the Windows 11 operating system. It's a common roadblock that frustrates many users, especially those trying to install older software versions like SOLIDWORKS 2018 on newer Windows 11 systems.
Troubleshooting Solidsquad Error 6 on Windows 11: Causes and Solutions
If Windows Defender has quarantined the licensing files, replacing them without creating an exclusion will cause the error to repeat.