Symptoms

Attempt to start the license server and the following error occurs:

Cause

This error can occur if you were provided an invalid license file.

Resolution

Open the safe.lic file. It should contain a number of lines starting with 'FEATURE'.

If the file only has the following contents, then it is invalid:

Send your hostid.txt and safe.lic files to codes@safe.com and mention that the license file was empty. A new license file will be generated for you.