Is your software currently using the older utility or the newer FactoryTalk Activation Manager ?
| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | | Windows NT, 2000, XP, and (with some limitations) Windows 7 32‑bit. Not supported on 64‑bit Windows or Windows 10/11 without virtualization. | | Licensing Mechanism | Requires a physical “Master Disk” hardware key (parallel port or USB). No electronic activation. | | Current Support Status | Obsolete. Rockwell Automation ended standard support for RSLogix 500 CPR9 years ago. No security updates, driver updates, or technical support from Rockwell. | | Upgrade Path | Users can migrate to the modern RSLogix 500 Professional Edition (current version numbers > CPR 11) or the Studio 5000 Logix Designer platform (for ControlLogix/CompactLogix, but not for SLC/MicroLogix). |
Do not attempt to install or move legacy EVRSI activations on a modern host machine undergoing automatic disk defragmentation. Solid State Drives (SSDs) and modern Windows optimization tools can break the physical cluster bindings used by legacy master disks. Use an isolated Windows 7 32-bit environment. Step 2: Running the Setup Mount the RSLogix 500 v8.10.00 installation media. Right-click Setup.exe and select . rslogix 500 81000 cpr9 w master disk exclusive
Uses the "Master Disk" (floppy) and creates a hidden file ( EVRSI.SYS ) on your C: drive.
While activation methods have evolved towards online, software-based systems, the Master Disk remains a robust, offline license management tool for RSLogix 500. This guide has covered the function of the Master Disk, the context of the CPR9 release, and the steps to successfully install, activate, and troubleshoot this legacy software. Is your software currently using the older utility
Is this a or a sudden error on an existing setup?
Ensure the path points to C:\Users\Public\Documents\Rockwell Automation\Activations . | | Licensing Mechanism | Requires a physical
: The software was shipped with a physical "Master Disk" containing a hidden activation file (often named EVRSI.SYS ).