Environment
Directory and Resource Administrator 8.x
Situation
Error: The specified cast is not valid.
Error launching the DRA console
Error launching the DRA console
Resolution
To resolve this issue:
- Delete the license key entry from the registry and reinstall it through Add / Remove Programs, then restart the NetIQ Administratio Service. The license key is held in:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Mission Critical Software/OnePoint/Administration/License
- Apply a valid Temp/Lease license key that has active days remaining
- Apply a valid Permanant license key
Cause
Either the license file is corrupt or the license being applied is a Temp/Lease license in which the days it was cut for have already elapsed or expired.
Additional Information
Formerly known as NETIQKB70594