Under normal circumstances, you should never have to touch this key. Windows handles the licensing handshake automatically. However, there are specific error scenarios where editing or resetting this key becomes a necessary troubleshooting step.
If you have ever been troubleshooting a Remote Desktop Services issue or digging through the Windows Registry to fix a licensing error, you may have stumbled across a key labeled mslicensing . mslicensing registry key
The MSLicensing registry key has several implications for system administrators and users: Under normal circumstances, you should never have to
The MSLicensing key acts as a local cache for RDP licenses. When a client computer connects to a Terminal Server (RDS Host), the server checks for a valid license. If one isn't found, the server issues a temporary or permanent CAL, which is then stored in the client’s registry. If you have ever been troubleshooting a Remote