Problems connecting to license validation server at startup

[Bob Scott 7,721]

Lately it's taking me multiple attempts to get P2ATC to start.  It sometimes takes 5-6 attempts to get the program to start...when it doesn't, I see an error page like this:

 

 

Edited June 7, 2023 by Dave-Pilot2ATC
Image Cropped to relevant portion.

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 870]

That looks like an internet issue making it difficult for the program to get to the license server.

Make sure your internet is working properly and is not slow for some reason.  

Dave

[Bob Scott 7,721]

1 hour ago, Dave-Pilot2ATC said:

That looks like an internet issue making it difficult for the program to get to the license server.

Make sure your internet is working properly and is not slow for some reason.  

Dave

Thanks Dave...I have 1.2Gbps service here--everything else is humming along nicely.  Program is explicitly allowed through the firewall.  Any other ideas?

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 870]

Bob,

Whatever is causing the problem is unique to your environment as other users are not having the same problem.

Make sure you have updated the latest version, 2.6.4.2 Release, or 2.7.0.0 Beta 1.  

You could try starting the Program as Administrator, if you're not doing that already.  If you are starting as Administrator, then try starting it as a normal user.  

The only other thing I can think of is to recheck your security settings and reboot the PC.

Dave

[Bob Scott 7,721]

It's still a little early to declare victory, but I believe I found the problem--the intel Killer Performance Suite that came installed on my Acer gaming laptop.  It intercepts internet comms on both WiFi and ethernet and attempts to prioritize traffic for games and some other applications...have had around 10 consecutive successful starts of P2ATC since removing it.  🤞🤞🤞

[Dave-Pilot2ATC 870]

Thanks for the update. 

Those pesky "pre-installed" programs try and rule the world. 

The sound related programs are usually the ones messing with P2A.

Dave