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12 Is Being Prevented From Contacting The License Server - Lumion

Antivirus software often flags Lumion’s background processes as suspicious.

If you use paid antivirus:

"Try capturing the TLS handshake," he said. "If the license client refuses a certificate from a legitimate endpoint—maybe because of an SNI mismatch or a proxy rewriting headers—the client may treat it as unreachable."

If you are a Lumion 12 user, you might have recently encountered a frustrating roadblock: a popup stating,

. This ensures the software has the necessary permissions to use your network adapter and system files. When to Seek Further Help

💡 If these steps don't work, try holding CTRL + SHIFT while double-clicking the Lumion shortcut. Keep holding them until the program starts, as this can sometimes bypass minor startup glitches.