Why can't I launch Modelsim-Altera Starter Edition without a license? - Why can't I launch Modelsim-Altera Starter Edition without a license? Description Due to a problem in the Quartus® II software version 14.1, you are prompted for a license for the full edition license when you invoke Modelsim-Altera Starter edition. This is not the intended behavior. Resolution To work around this problem, download and install patch 0.01m from the links below. Download the version 14.1 patch 0.01m for Windows (.exe) Download the version 14.1 patch 0.01m for Linux (.run) Download the Readme for the Quartus II software version 14.1 patch 0.01m (.txt) This problem is scheduled to be fixed in a future release of the Quartus II software. Related Articles How do I determine if I have the right executables for running Modelsim Altera Starter Edition in the Quartus II software version 14.1? Custom Fields values: ['novalue'] Troubleshooting novalue False ['novalue'] ['FPGA Dev Tools Quartus II Software'] novalue 14.1 ['Programmable Logic Devices'] ['novalue'] ['novalue'] ['novalue']