# 3107- Error Obtaining License (-8)

If the message "Error Obtaining License (-8)" is generated when launching CorelDRAW  3 for
UNIX, this may indicate that the encryption code in the license file is inconsistent. This is usually
caused by multiple license mechanisms running concurrently.  When WIXLICENSE executes it
goes through some internal calculations then produces a LICENSE.DAT file.  If during this
process WIXLICENSE picks up on other license software,  it could possibly corrupt the data
within your license file.  

To resolve this, perform the following steps:

1. Make a backup copy of the LICENSE.DAT file, and delete the original.

2. Kill any LMGRD process that may be running.

3. Unset the LM_LICSENSE_FILE variable (if set).

4. Run the WIXLICENSE program again to generate a fresh Corel LICENSE.DAT file.

5. Launch CorelDRAW 3 for UNIX.

6. If everything works, start up the other license managers as you normally would.  If you
encounter any problems, contact Technical Support.