# Soft-eliceneser doesn't have enough permissions **URL:** \ **Category:** Cubase\ **Tags:** cubase-10\ **Created:** [October 3, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575 "2020-10-03T07:22:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![nacho1000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/54ee81/32.png) [@nacho1000](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/nacho1000)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/1 "2020-10-03T07:22:00Z")
When starting Cubase, a e-Licenser control message appears in the center of the screen showing the text “Soft-eliceneser doesn’t have enough permissions to run properly. Please run LCC to fix this problem.” I have located the LCC.exe file and clicked it, but nothing happens and the problem continues. Any help will be appreciated since I need to resume working urgently. ---
**Author:** ![KHS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/65b543/32.png) [@KHS](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/KHS)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2020, 8:46am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/2 "2020-10-03T08:46:37Z")
Run eLCC as administrator. ---
**Author:** ![nacho1000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/54ee81/32.png) [@nacho1000](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/nacho1000)\ **Post date:** [October 5, 2020, 12:33pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/3 "2020-10-05T12:33:30Z")
Thank you KHS, I have tried running the LCC file as administrator. The same thing. The computer does nothing (at least nothing I can see) and the problem persists. The file is named “LCC.exe” and its location is “C:\Program Files (x86)\Syncrosoft\LCC”. Is there any way I can check whether I have the latest version? I have right clicked and cannot see the version, but it says the latest modification is ‎Dec 14th ‎2011, ‏‎20:21:56. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![st10ss](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/steinberg/user_avatar/forums.steinberg.net/st10ss/32/145012_2.png) [@st10ss](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/st10ss)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2020, 9:19am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/4 "2020-10-06T09:19:56Z")
install the latest version no matter which version is installed > **[eLicenser Control Center - License Management](https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/360008841379)** > > ⬇ Download the eLicenser Control Center > About the eLicenser Control Center > The eLicenser Control Center is a utility that allows for managing music software licenses by a variety of manufacturers. > ... ---
**Author:** ![nacho1000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/54ee81/32.png) [@nacho1000](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/nacho1000)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/5 "2020-10-06T15:10:08Z")
Thank you. Do you know if I have to uninstall the old before? Im not skillfull with this type of things and would not like to enter into any nightmare. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![grz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b5e925/32.png) [@grz](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/grz)\ **Post date:** [October 6, 2020, 3:53pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/6 "2020-10-06T15:53:24Z")
No need to uninstall the old one. Just run the installer and it will do the rest… ---
**Author:** ![Raikko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@Raikko](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Raikko)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2021, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/7 "2021-06-09T06:44:39Z")
My solution was as follows: - I downloaded the latest eLicenser controller - I restarted computer so it was totally operational free - Ran the .exe and the error was gone. ---
**Author:** ![Melkizadek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3be4f8/32.png) [@Melkizadek](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Melkizadek)\ **Post date:** [February 5, 2026, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/soft-eliceneser-doesnt-have-enough-permissions/156575/8 "2026-02-05T17:02:59Z")
I had the same problem now, in 2026, but the eLicenser-based licensing service closed down on May 20, 2025. I tried to upgrade my existing license on your eLicenser Control Center, but it didn’t work because the service had been shut down. The solution was to download the latest version of eLicenser Control Center, on Steinberg Help Center at [https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/360008841379-eLicenser-Control-Center-License-Management-Details-Downloads](https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/360008841379-eLicenser-Control-Center-License-Management-Details-Downloads) .