If you’re experiencing Error 38, you have two paths forward: either re-enable the Protexis service (which restores normal operation) or remove it entirely (along with its dependencies). This guide focuses on the latter.
Click the Windows Start menu, type , right-click Command Prompt , and select Run as Administrator . Corel X5 Remove Protexis-cmd
is a third-party digital rights management (DRM) service used by Corel to ensure the software is licensed properly. It runs in the background as PSIService.exe or utilizes PSIKey_2.dll . Why You Might Want to Remove It: If you’re experiencing Error 38, you have two
Navigate to: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Protexis\License Service . is a third-party digital rights management (DRM) service
The Protexis Licensing Service ( PsiService_2.exe ) is a background digital rights management (DRM) tool installed with CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X5. Simply deleting the file often prevents CorelDRAW from launching .