The license to run this product has expired. H0041.
Wilcom Software: Embroidery Studio Digital Edition
Security Error:
Solution: Apply the cache.v2c file
STEPS to follow
1. Open the Windows File explorer
3. Click Select File button
4. Open the directory C:\ProgramData\Wilcom\EmbroideryStudio\Digital Edition\26\LicUpdates
The ProgramData maybe hidden from your Windows file explorer setting.
Here is how to Unhide the Hidden Folder. File Explorer in Windows - Microsoft Support
5. Select and click the file cache.v2c file
6. Make sure the file is selected and is showing in the box.
7. Click Apply File
8. RESULT: The license key with ID xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx was updated message will appear.
9. Right-click the ES Digital Edition desktop icon and run the ES Digital Edition software as administrator.
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