Before diving into the fixes, it helps to understand why this happens. The module (the schematic capture part of Proteus) performs a handshake with the Labcenter License Manager every time it boots up. This error occurs when: The License Manager service isn't running. The license file ( .lxk ) is missing or has been moved.
Right-click the (or your specific version) folder and select Properties . Before diving into the fixes, it helps to
: Right-click the Proteus/ISIS shortcut and select "Run as Administrator" . Many license errors are simply caused by the software lacking permission to access the local license database. Update Folder Permissions : Navigate to C:\Program Files (x86)\Labcenter Electronics . Before diving into the fixes