"The license file c:program filesseawardpatguard 2patguard.lic could not be accessed. Check if the file is write-protected."

At start of PATGuard 2 the following problem has occurred:

The license file c:program filesseawardpatguard 2patguard.lic could not be accessed. Check if the file is write-protected. (Please note: Path may vary)

User presses End and second message displayed is:

Error: The licence file is write protected. Please ensure you have Administration rights.

The user logged into the PC does not have the necessary write read / write and modify rights to the licence file. Or the PATGuard install directory and/or licence fi le is read-only. Your IT department will be able to resolve this.

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