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How to Fix ETABS License Not Recognized (Error 120)
This prevents the software from opening and accessing the network or standalone license. Recommended Troubleshooting Steps: Restart the License Service: Services.msc on the license server (or local machine for standalone). Sentinel RMS License Manager Right-click and select Verify the License File: Ensure the file is present in the ETABS installation directory. Check if the license has expired. You can use the WlmAdmin.exe tool to verify the expiration date and number of users. Check Environment Variables: Ensure the system environment variable LSFORCEHOST
: If the error appeared after a fresh update, Leo might need to uninstall the CSI native image using the installer to clear out conflicting old data. Network Pathing : For office setups, adding an LMHOST.INI etabs license not recognized error 120
Solution 3: Flush the DNS Cache (Network Licenses)
Summary Table: Quick Fixes
Try creating an LMHOST.INI file in the installation folder containing only the IP address of your license server to help the software find the host faster. Corrupted License Deactivate and Reactivate using StandaloneKey.exe . Regional Mismatch Set Windows region format to English (United States) . Missing Connection Create an LMHOST.INI file with the server IP. Admin Rights Right-click ETABS and select Run as Administrator . If you'd like to troubleshoot a specific setup, tell me: Your ETABS version (e.g., v19, v21) Your license type (standalone or network) Any recent changes made to the PC (like Windows updates) How to Fix ETABS License Not Recognized (Error
Manually pointing Windows to the license server can bypass local configuration glitches. Check if the license has expired
Based on user reports and CSI documentation, the following steps resolve the issue in most cases: