How to resolve the "PACE License Services not running" error in iLok License Manager
If you encounter the following error message when launching iLok License Manager:

Follow these steps to ensure the PACE License Services are running correctly on your Windows 11 system:
-
Open the Services application:
- Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog.
- Type
services.mscand press Enter.
- In the Services window, locate PACE License Services in the list.
- Right-click on PACE License Services and select Properties.
- In the General tab:
- Ensure the Startup type is set to Automatic (Delayed Start). If not, select it from the dropdown menu.
- Check the Service status. If it shows Stopped, click on the Start button to initiate the service.
- Click OK to apply the changes and close the Properties window.
- Restart your computer to ensure the changes take effect.
- After rebooting, launch the iLok License Manager to verify that the error no longer appears.
If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reinstalling the iLok License Manager:
- Uninstall the current version of iLok License Manager from your system.
- Download the latest version from the official iLok website: https://www.ilok.com/#!license-manager
- Install the downloaded version and restart your computer.
- Launch the iLok License Manager to check if the issue has been resolved.
❓ Still have questions?
If the error still occurs after following all the steps above, please contact iLok Support directly.
⚠️ Note: You must be signed into your iLok account to submit a support ticket.
Comments
Article is closed for comments.