NI Software Requests Activation When Using Disconnected License File

Issue Details

• I am using a Disconnected License File, and when I open any software I get a pop-up to activate the software.
• I am using a Disconnected License File, and when I open any software I get a message that This product will be disabled on January 01, 0001, and I am now using a backup license.
• I am using a Disconnected License File, and when I open any software I get a message saying This product will be disabled on January 01, 1900, and I am now using a backup license, as shown in the image below. This behavior occurs with LabView 2020, LabView 2021 SP1, LabView 2022 Q3, all using Windows 10.
• I am using a Disconnected License File, and it is active under the Local Licenses section in NI License Manager. When I try to use my software, I see in the LabVIEW Licensing Wizard that my software is on a Backup license.

Solution

This message is a bug of NI License Manager (NILM), and does not impact software functionality. Dismiss the message and continue using the software.
 

• To avoid this message permanently, click on the dropdown and select Remind me when they expire or Do not remind me in the dialog box that pops up.
• You will need to complete this step for each piece of software (and its version) that is licensed through the disconnected license.
• The Remind me next time option is only available on newer versions of NILM, from 4.7 or higher.

If using NILM 4.7 or higher, you will see:

If using NILM 4.6 or lower, you will see:

Additional Information

The backup license file takes precedence over the disconnected license file. To prevent this dialogue from appearing upon software launch, launch the backup license or delete them as suggested in Backup Licenses and Expiring Activations in Licensing Wizard Pop Up.