NVivo Crash Error - System time has been tampered (backdated)

Run `sfc /scannow` and reinstall Microsoft C++ Redistributable; activate NVivo via Command Prompt with `%ProgramFiles%\QSR\NVivo 15\NVivo.exe -i <license-key>`.

Sep 8, 2026
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NVivo Crash Error - System time has been tampered (backdated)

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Run sfc /scannow and reinstall the C++ package from Microsoft to address operating system issues.
Activate NVivo via a Command Prompt using one of the 2 options below:
1. Via a single line command:
  1. %ProgramFiles%\QSR\NVivo 15\NVivo.exe -i <license-key>
  2. If the command above generates an error, run the 2 commands separately:
    1. cd C:\Program Files\QSR\NVivo 15
    2. NVivo.exe -i <license-key>

Note: replace <license key> with your actual license key.

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