The license manager runs as a service (ESRI License Manager)
on Windows NT and 2000. When you install the license manager, you will be asked to start the service by rebooting your machine.
The following methods will start your license manager service.
Reboot your machine. The license manager service is started automatically when you reboot your machine.
Use the License Manager Tools utility.
Use the Services utility in the Control Panel.
Execute lmgrd.exe from the command prompt.
For steps to complete these methods, please refer to the topic: Starting and stopping the license manager.