If you use a green or yellow USB license dongle, ensure it is plugged directly into a USB port (not a hub). Check if the LED on the dongle is lit.
You cannot simply fix a license file with a text editor; you must use the itself. If you use a green or yellow USB
If the service fails to start, check the Windows Event Viewer ( eventvwr.msc ) under Windows Logs > System for errors related to ALMSvc.exe . or a Windows update.
The most common cause of this error is that the background service responsible for managing licenses has stopped running or has hung. This often happens after a computer crash, power outage, or a Windows update. If you use a green or yellow USB