pdfFactory Pro stores licensing data in the Windows Registry. Corruptions here are common.

While version 8.32 was part of a stable branch, the v8 series at large addressed numerous technical hurdles that required periodic fixes: FinePrint and pdfFactory - Wilders Security Forums

To ensure you never need a “pdfFactory Pro v8.32 fix” again, follow these best practices:

A niche but important “fix” scenario: You upgraded your motherboard or CPU, and now pdfFactory Pro v8.32 thinks you have a new computer. The license is tied to a hardware hash.