: Often starts automatically; if unused, disable the "CoRTSmartServer" service in Windows.
| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | License not installed | Install using | | License on wrong storage medium | Move license to local hard drive (ALM → Drag & drop) | | License file corrupted | Re-download from Siemens Industry Mall or your SW package | | Wrong version (e.g., TIA V15 license used on V17) | Licenses are version-specific → upgrade license | | Trial license expired | Purchase full license | | Network license not found | Check ALM → ensure license server is reachable | : Often starts automatically; if unused, disable the
Recompile the project (Software - Rebuild All) and download it to the Runtime PC. Trial License The error specifically triggers when:
If you have both a trial license and a full license installed, the trial may be taking precedence. : Often starts automatically
The error specifically triggers when: