: If the PsiService_2.exe file is missing from C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service\ , you can sometimes copy it from the original installation media.
: Press Win + R , type services.msc , and hit Enter. Find Protexis Licensing or Protexis Licensing V2 . Right-click it and ensure the Startup Type is set to Automatic and the Status is Running .
: Companies like Corel sometimes provide specific updates or patches for the licensing service to address compatibility issues with newer Windows versions. You can check the Corel Knowledge Base for official "Licensing Service" fixes.
The service is a critical component for the software that uses it. If it is missing, disabled, or corrupted, your application will likely display an error message stating that the "licensing service is not running" or that the program was "not properly installed," often resulting in the application shutting down immediately.
: If you have a physical disc or a full digital download of your software, the Protexis files (like Psiclient.dll or the licensing installer) are typically located in folders named Common Files , ACTWG , or Protexis within the installation directory. Common Troubleshooting Steps