If you genuinely need a license, Siemens offers (1 month) via the Siemens Software Hub – great for short projects. Have a different Siemens licensing error? Mention it in the comments – I’ve probably fought it too.
FIXED: “License WinCC Comfort was not found” – A Step-by-Step Rescue Guide license wincc comfort was not found
Last updated: March 2025 – Compatible with TIA Portal V17 through V19 If you genuinely need a license, Siemens offers
You hit the download button, pour a coffee, and wait… only to be slapped with the red error: “License WinCC Comfort was not found. The license required for the functionality is missing.” Don’t panic. And don’t reinstall TIA Portal yet. This error is almost always a configuration or transfer issue, not a missing license. Let’s fix it in 15 minutes. First, Understand What This Error Actually Means This error does not always mean you didn’t buy a license. It means: At the moment of download/start, the system could not locate a valid, activated license for the exact panel type you are using. FIXED: “License WinCC Comfort was not found” –