I try to install corona 8 hotfix1 on a computer without a license, when opening 3dsmax and switching the renderer to corona, 3dsmax always crashes
Same here using latest DB
Same here
This problem here is the same. Maybe it helps.
It’s realated to not having a active license in the license server.
[https://forum.corona-renderer.com/ Error while selecting Corona as a Renderer and then it crashes ](https://forum.corona-renderer.com/ Error while selecting Corona as a Renderer and then it crashes )
Thnks for your help, it works like charm 
The solution is to sign into the Chaos License Server first, and only then start 3ds Max and set Corona as your active renderer.
Here is how to do it:
- Close 3ds Max
- Open this link in your internet browser http://localhost:30304/
- Sign in with your Chaos account
- You should see a “successful activation” message
- After completing the above steps, start 3ds Max and set Corona as your renderer
For full activation instructions, see: https://support.chaos.com/hc/en-us/articles/4642369149585
Sorry for the inconvenience. We are currently working on fixing this crash with highest priority.